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Russell to Start Last in Singapore After Malaysia Engine Failure
sports2 days ago

Russell to Start Last in Singapore After Malaysia Engine Failure

Mercedes confirmed that George Russell will start from the back of the grid at the Singapore Grand Prix due to a power unit penalty. The penalty follows a late race failure at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, where Russell retired while running third. This move exceeds his seasonal engine allocation, forcing a grid drop. The setback significantly impacts his championship bid against teammate Kimi Antonelli, who now leads by 84 points.

via Motorsport.com|
#formula-1#george-russell#kimi-antonelli
Antonelli Concedes Lead to Verstappen in Sepang Restart, Extends Title Lead
sports5 days ago

Antonelli Concedes Lead to Verstappen in Sepang Restart, Extends Title Lead

Kimi Antonelli finished second at the rescheduled Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, conceding the lead to Max Verstappen after a safety car restart. Antonelli admitted he was 'annoyed' by the move but praised Verstappen's handling of slick tires on a slippery track. The result extended Antonelli's championship lead to 84 points after George Russell retired with a power unit failure.

via racingnews365.com|
#bahrain-grand-prix#championship-race#formula-1
Verstappen Claims First 2026 Win at Sepang Amidst Chaotic Wet-Weather Delays
sports5 days ago

Verstappen Claims First 2026 Win at Sepang Amidst Chaotic Wet-Weather Delays

Max Verstappen secured Red Bull's first victory of the 2026 season at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, winning a chaotic race at Sepang. The event was marked by a 90-minute delay due to heavy rain and technical software failures that left cars crawling on formation laps. Verstappen dominated the race, finishing ahead of Kimi Antonelli, while Lewis Hamilton staged a remarkable comeback to take third. George Russell's retirement with a power unit failure effectively ended his title hopes, leaving Antonelli with an 84-point lead.

via BBC|
#bahrain-gp#formula-1#george-russell
Antonelli’s Surprise Grid Promotion to P3 at Sepang
formula-16 days ago

Antonelli’s Surprise Grid Promotion to P3 at Sepang

Kimi Antonelli secured a third-place grid start for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia after a grid penalty for Isack Hadjar. The Mercedes driver initially believed he was fourth but reacted with visible relief upon learning of the promotion. Antonelli acknowledged Red Bull’s pace advantage but expressed confidence in managing track position and tire wear to compete for the podium or win.

via Motorsport.com|
#bahrain-gp#formula-1#isack-hadjar
Mercedes Upgrade Fails to Deliver at Sepang Amid Title Fight
sports6 days ago

Mercedes Upgrade Fails to Deliver at Sepang Amid Title Fight

Mercedes introduced a major upgrade package for the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, but the team struggled to extract performance from the new parts during practice and qualifying. Kimi Antonelli and George Russell, who are battling for the championship, faced unexpected drag and understeer issues, resulting in poor grid positions. While Antonelli recovered to lead the final practice session, the upgrade's failure has raised concerns about the team's ability to manage the title fight against a resurgent Red Bull.

via The Race|
#formula-1#george-russell#kimi-antonelli
Mercedes struggles with Sepang's abrasive surface as Verstappen claims pole in chaotic F1 return
sports6 days ago

Mercedes struggles with Sepang's abrasive surface as Verstappen claims pole in chaotic F1 return

Max Verstappen secured pole position at the Sepang International Circuit during the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, marking F1's return to the track since 2017. Mercedes, the championship favorites, faced significant challenges with their new aerodynamic upgrade package, which failed to perform as expected due to the circuit's unusually abrasive tarmac and high tyre degradation. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli qualified fourth after a track-limits violation, while teammate George Russell placed eighth, though both will gain grid positions due to an engine penalty for Isack Hadjar. The race is critical for the title battle, with Antonelli leading Russell by 66 points with eight rounds remaining.

via The Race|
#formula-1#kimi-antonelli#max-verstappen
Mercedes baffled by Sepang upgrade failure as Antonelli and Russell stall
formula-16 days ago

Mercedes baffled by Sepang upgrade failure as Antonelli and Russell stall

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff expressed confusion after his team's substantial upgrade package failed to deliver expected pace during qualifying for the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. Despite a strong Friday performance by Kimi Antonelli, the team struggled with unexpected drag and understeer in qualifying, resulting in a fourth-place start for the championship leader and an eighth-place start for George Russell. Wolff noted that the car's behavior was unlike anything seen all season, raising concerns about the upgrade's effectiveness on the abrasive Sepang surface.

via Motorsport.com|
#formula-1#george-russell#kimi-antonelli
Verstappen Seizes 2026 Pole at Sepang as Hamilton Returns to Front Row
formula-16 days ago

Verstappen Seizes 2026 Pole at Sepang as Hamilton Returns to Front Row

Max Verstappen secured his first pole position of the 2026 season at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, dominating all three qualifying sessions at the Sepang International Circuit. Lewis Hamilton finished second for Ferrari, marking his return to the front row, while championship leader Kimi Antonelli started third after a grid penalty for his teammate. The race, held in Malaysia due to Middle East conflict, saw Red Bull outperform rivals despite Mercedes struggling with unexpected car behavior and severe tire degradation on the hot, rough tarmac.

via Autosport|
#bahrain-gp-in-malaysia#formula-1#george-russell
Verstappen Claims First 2026 Pole at Sepang as Mercedes Struggles with Tyre Degradation
sports6 days ago

Verstappen Claims First 2026 Pole at Sepang as Mercedes Struggles with Tyre Degradation

Max Verstappen secured his first pole position of the 2026 season at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, beating Lewis Hamilton by 0.298 seconds. Despite Red Bull's dominance, championship leader Kimi Antonelli faces a difficult race start due to a grid penalty for his teammate, Isack Hadjar. Mercedes struggled with unexpected car behavior and severe tyre degradation on the hot, rough Sepang tarmac, leaving both drivers outside the top four in qualifying.

via BBC|
#formula-1#kimi-antonelli#lewis-hamilton
Antonelli Rebounds to Top FP3 at Sepang After Mercedes Upgrade Struggles
formula-17 days ago

Antonelli Rebounds to Top FP3 at Sepang After Mercedes Upgrade Struggles

Kimi Antonelli recovered from a difficult Friday to set the fastest time in FP3 at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, posting a 1m36.302s at Sepang. Mercedes, which struggled with a new upgrade package in earlier sessions, found pace on soft tires, while Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar occupied second and third. The session marked the first running of the hard compound, though a red flag from Oliver Bearman’s Haas disrupted the schedule.

via Motorsport.com|
#bahrain-gp-in-malaysia#formula-1#kimi-antonelli
Apple TV Streams Entire F1 Malaysia Weekend for Free Amid Tight Title Fight
sports7 days ago

Apple TV Streams Entire F1 Malaysia Weekend for Free Amid Tight Title Fight

Apple TV will broadcast the entire 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia weekend for free in the United States, requiring no subscription. The event at Sepang International Circuit features a tight championship battle between Kimi Antonelli and George Russell, with premium technical features like 4K and multiview retained for the free stream.

via Motorsport.com|
#apple-tv#bahrain-grand-prix#formula-1