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Mercedes response as Antonelli tops final practice ahead of Sepang qualifying
Kimi Antonelli put Mercedes on top in final practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, setting a 1:36.302 to lead Max Verstappen by 0.278 seconds at Sepang. The championship leader’s decisive lap provided an encouraging response after Mercedes’ upgraded package had appeared less convincing on...
Moto2 Full Qualifying Results | Guevara puts pressure on championship leader
Izan Guevara claimed pole position in Moto2 at the Japanese Grand Prix. David Alonso led through much of Q2 in Moto2, but during the final runs in the session, the future Honda rider fell down to sixth place. In the end, Pramac's Guevara set the fastest time after the Spaniard already had the pace d...
Wolff reveals Russell found it 'difficult to cope' with Antonelli as he draws Hamilton-Rosberg comparison
Toto Wolff has revealed that George Russell "found it difficult to cope" with Kimi Antonelli's performances earlier this year. The Mercedes boss also compared how he handles the two now with how he managed Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg. Russell went into 2026 as favourite for the Drivers' Champion...
F1 LIVE | Follow FP3 of the Bahrain GP in Malaysia with Antonelli quickest
It's time for the third and final free practice session of this week's Bahrain Grand Prix from Malaysia. Stay with us throughout the session as GPblog brings you the latest updates and exclusive insights straight from the paddock in Sepang. On Friday, the weekend began with Max Verstappen setting th...
"Stranded for hours" – F1 fans slam organisers as Bahrain GP in Malaysia hits transport crisis
Formula 1’s dramatic return to the Sepang International Circuit has descended into organisational chaos, with furious spectators taking to social media to blast event organisers following severe transport failures at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. While excitement had reached fever pitch for Se...
Sepang storm threat could hand Verstappen an edge in F1's first wet qualifying of 2026
Max Verstappen could get his first chance to show his wet-weather skill in a 2026 car on Saturday as storms are forecast around qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. Sepang is round 16 of the championship, and we have yet to have a full wet session with this generation of F1 cars.Many t...
Mercedes admits Sepang upgrade has not delivered as Antonelli trails Verstappen's Red Bull
Mercedes has admitted that its big upgrade for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia did not bring the lap-time gain it expected on Friday. Trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin also said the W17 was still trailing the field, and Red Bull in particular. It is a sharp turn from the mood before t...
MotoGP Full Qualifying Results | Martin snatches pole from Marquez with lap record
Jorge Martin claimed pole position for the MotoGP Japanese Grand Prix with a new lap record at the Motegi circuit. Together with the three championship contenders, Marc Marquez, Jorge Martin and Marco Bezzecchi, Alex Marquez, Pedro Acosta, Enea Bastianini, Fabio Di Giannantonio, Fabio Quartararo, J...
How tyre degradation in Sepang is forcing teams into a single strategy
Tyre degradation will be key at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. McLaren shared that a two-stop strategy will likely be on the cards at the Sepang International Circuit. McLaren's Senior Director of Racing, Randy Singh, explained that his team struggled more in FP1 due to the surprising track con...
Hamilton uses his platform to raise awareness: 'We must protect them'
During the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, Lewis Hamilton continues to speak out on global issues as well. The Briton has advocated for a Greenpeace UK petition on social media. After completing the first two sessions of the weekend at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, Hamilton shared a post on so...
Honda dealt a major blow as key figure is sidelined with injury
Honda HRC rider Takaaki Nakagami was injured in FP1 at the Motegi circuit, which is a major blow for the Japanese brand for several reasons. During the first ten minutes of the first free practice session, the Japanese rider crashed at Turn 11 on the slippery Motegi circuit. Before the session had e...
Hadjar eyes a Verstappen teammate 'record' that has stood since Ricciardo
Isack Hadjar starts the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 77 points behind Max Verstappen. That gap is already smaller than the 79 points Daniel Ricciardo gave away across the whole of 2018, which is still the narrowest full-season deficit any Red Bull teammate has managed against the Dutchman. Last we...
FIA steps in at the last minute: Sepang pole position was on the wrong side of the track
The starting grid at the Sepang International Circuit has been adjusted at the last moment. Due to an administrative error, pole position was painted on the wrong side. Whoever sets the fastest time on Saturday will once again start on Sunday from the familiar spot on the right-hand side. Observa...
Hamilton investigated: this recurring issue put him on the stewards' radar again
Lewis Hamilton was once again investigated by the stewards for an impeding incident. It has seemingly been a recurring issue for the Briton. Over the course of the 2026 Formula 1 season, Hamilton has been investigated multiple times by the stewards for impeding. The first time it happened was at the...
Good news for Verstappen: Red Bull can seemingly extract more from the RB22
Red Bull Racing's Technical Director Pierre Wache saw his team have a positive start to the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. Formula 1 returns to the Sepang International Circuit for the first time since 2017 after the Bahrain Grand Prix was rescheduled. Max Verstappen set the pace in FP1, and the Du...
FIA reaches verdict on Hamilton following Bortoleto impeding incident in FP2
The FIA has announced the outcome of its investigation into Lewis Hamilton after the Ferrari driver impeded Gabriel Bortoleto during FP2 for the Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang. The incident occurred during the latter stages of FP2, when Hamilton found himself in Bortoleto’s path as the Audi driver app...
Leclerc names the F1 rival that caught his eye: ‘They are standing out this weekend’
Charles Leclerc admitted he was impressed by Red Bull’s pace during Friday’s running at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Sepang, despite the Monegasque setting the fastest time in FP2. The Monegasque set the fastest time of the day, edging Isack Hadjar and Lando Norris to top the timesheets and showcasing...
Hamilton gives first indication of Ferrari’s true pace after Bahrain GP FP2
Lewis Hamilton described his opening day at Sepang as challenging, admitting that finding the right balance was far from straightforward. However, the Ferrari driver believes the team is not too far off the pace and remains within striking distance of the front. While his team-mate Charles Leclerc t...
Russell names Verstappen and McLaren as clear Bahrain GP pace-setters
George Russell does not currently see Mercedes among the leading contenders for victory at the Bahrain Grand Prix, despite the team bringing a significant upgrade package to the W17. The Briton believes McLaren and Max Verstappen’s Red Bull currently appear particularly competitive. The Silver Arrow...
Verstappen sees encouraging signs after FP2 but remains cautious
Max Verstappen had a very solid first Friday of the Bahrain Grand Prix. In Malaysia, the Dutchman was fastest in the first free practice, and in the second free practice he set the fourth-fastest time. Ahead of the weekend, it was expected that Mercedes had made a big step with their new upgrades....
Verstappen sees encouraging signs after FP2 but refuses to get carried away
Max Verstappen had a very solid first Friday of the Bahrain Grand Prix. In Malaysia, the Dutchman was fastest in the first free practice, and in the second free practice he set the fourth-fastest time. Ahead of the weekend, it was expected that Mercedes had made a big step with their new upgrades....
Verstappen sends warning to Mercedes in race simulations as Ferrari waits
Friday in Malaysia offered an interesting first look at the competitive order, with several teams taking different approaches to tyre usage and run plans. Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar both enjoyed strong sessions for Red Bull, while Ferrari, Mercedes and McLaren also gathered valuable data across...
Vasseur sets the record straight on his Ferrari relationship after media frenzy
Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur reiterated that he has an excellent relationship with his superiors, Benedetto Vigna and John Elkann, has no complaints about the organisation and is in regular contact with them. The interview given by Christian Horner last week sparked a major media storm su...
F1 Full Results: Leclerc leads FP2 but Hamilton faces investigation
Charles Leclerc topped Free Practice 2 at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, in a mixed bag of a session for Ferrari. The Monagasque led Isack Hadjar, despite his complaints about braking, and Lando Norris, whose McLaren team stayed out of competitive running in FP1. Behind them was Max Verstappen,...
Ferrari’s two sides: Leclerc fastest as Hamilton faces stewards after FP2
Charles Leclerc set the fastest time in FP2 for the Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang, ahead of Isack Hadjar and Lando Norris. Lewis Hamilton, meanwhile, was placed under investigation by the stewards for impeding Gabriel Bortoleto. Here is the full recap of the session. According to the initial forecast...
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