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Lewis Hamilton Overrides Pit Wall to Salvage Bahrain GP Podium After Ferrari Tyre Miscalculation
Lewis Hamilton overcame a disastrous start at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia to finish third after Ferrari mistakenly started both cars on slick tyres in wet conditions. Hamilton rejected a lap-five call to pit for intermediates, managing tyre degradation until a Safety Car and drying track enabled a recovery drive to the podium alongside Charles Leclerc in fourth.
5 Oct 2026
4 Oct 2026
FIA Details Formation Lap Power Unit Glitch at Sepang
The FIA has detailed the technical glitch that caused multiple cars to stop during formation laps in Malaysia. A combination of low engine speeds, wet conditions, and energy management constraints drained battery reserves without MGU-H support, forcing an emergency software fix before Max Verstappen took the win.
4 Oct 2026
Verstappen Triumphs at Wet Sepang as Hamilton Surges to Third
Max Verstappen claimed his first victory of the 2026 Formula 1 season in a rain-affected Grand Prix at Sepang. Mercedes junior Kimi Antonelli took second after George Russell suffered a late mechanical retirement, while Lewis Hamilton recovered from 18th to finish third.
4 Oct 2026
Kimi Antonelli Sets FP3 Benchmark Over Max Verstappen at Sepang
Kimi Antonelli topped final practice at the Sepang International Circuit, finishing 0.278 seconds ahead of Max Verstappen. Mercedes and Red Bull lead the field into qualifying amid high track temperatures and abrasive surface conditions.
4 Oct 2026
Verstappen Takes Sepang Pole as Hamilton Joins Front Row Amid Tyre Degradation Concerns
Max Verstappen claimed his first pole position of 2026 at Sepang, edging Lewis Hamilton by 0.298 seconds to form their first joint front row since 2023. With championship leader Kimi Antonelli starting third, Sunday's 56-lap race is expected to be decided by extreme thermal tyre degradation and differing straight-line speed profiles.
3 Oct 2026
Toto Wolff Perplexed by Mercedes Deficit in Sepang Qualifying
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff expressed confusion after a major upgrade package left Kimi Antonelli fourth and George Russell eighth in qualifying at Sepang. Red Bull's Max Verstappen claimed his first pole position of 2026 ahead of Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton.
3 Oct 2026
Verstappen Secures Red Bull's First 2026 Pole as Hamilton Takes Front Row in Sepang
Max Verstappen claimed Red Bull's first pole position of 2026, beating Lewis Hamilton in qualifying at Sepang. Mercedes struggled with thermal tyre degradation, leaving Kimi Antonelli starting third and George Russell seventh.
3 Oct 2026
Toto Wolff Details George Russell's Struggle to Adapt to Kimi Antonelli's 2026 Title Charge
Toto Wolff revealed that George Russell struggled to cope with rookie teammate Kimi Antonelli's early-season dominance in 2026. Following an engine failure in Canada and a difficult summer, Russell's Baku victory narrowed the championship gap to 66 points ahead of Sepang.
3 Oct 2026
Mercedes Face Severe Thermal Degradation at Sepang Despite Major W17 Floor Upgrade
Mercedes struggled with severe tyre degradation during Friday practice at Sepang despite introducing a major aerodynamic and suspension upgrade on the W17. Charles Leclerc led FP2 for Ferrari, while Max Verstappen showed strong pace on medium tyres.
3 Oct 2026
Mercedes Face Setup Hurdle at Sepang as Tyre Degradation Blunts Major Upgrade
Mercedes struggled with severe tyre degradation during Friday practice at Sepang despite introducing major aerodynamic and suspension upgrades. George Russell and Kimi Antonelli slipped down the timesheets as Red Bull and Ferrari showed potent pace ahead of qualifying.
2 Oct 2026
Frederic Vasseur Addresses Ferrari Instability and External Noise Ahead of Sepang
Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur has described persistent external media noise as a major issue hindering team focus. Following a five-race podium drought and speculation surrounding his future, Vasseur reaffirmed internal alignment with Ferrari leadership ahead of track action at Sepang.
2 Oct 2026
Bahrain GP FP2 Analysis: Leclerc Paces Tight Field as Verstappen Shows Long-Run Threat at Sepang
Charles Leclerc topped second practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang, narrowly edging Isack Hadjar and Lando Norris. However, Max Verstappen and Red Bull showed formidable long-run race pace after bypassing soft-tyre simulations during Friday's high-degradation running.
