Verstappen wins delayed Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang after rain

Max Verstappen won the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia, securing his first victory of the 2026 season. The race was delayed due to rain. Verstappen achieved his 72nd career grand prix win, finishing 2.307 seconds ahead of Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli, with Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton completing the podium.

Verstappen managed to compete with Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli, securing the 72nd victory of his career in grand prix racing.