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Verstappen Dominates Bahrain Grand Prix for First 2026 Win!
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News18•05-10-2026, 07:11
Verstappen Dominates Bahrain Grand Prix for First 2026 Win!
- •Max Verstappen secured his and Red Bull’s first win of 2026 at the storm-delayed Bahrain Grand Prix, marking his 72nd career victory.
- •The 29-year-old Dutchman expertly navigated chaotic conditions, finishing 2.307 seconds ahead of championship leader Kimi Antonelli.
- •Lewis Hamilton achieved a remarkable third place after a thrilling recovery drive, overcoming early struggles with tyre strategy.
- •The race featured shifting tyre strategies and multiple safety car deployments, with Verstappen making crucial calls on intermediate tyres.
- •Red Bull is now just 18 points behind McLaren in the team standings after 16 rounds.
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Four-time world champion Max Verstappen secured his first win of the 2026 season for Red Bull following a storm-delayed race in Malaysia.
Mercedes championship leader Kimi Antonelli finished second, 2.307 seconds behind Verstappen, while Lewis Hamilton took third place for Ferrari after a thrilling recovery drive.
Formula 1 relocated the Bahrain Grand Prix to Sepang for October 2-4, 2026, because Bahrain's original race was postponed due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
