Verstappen wins in Bahrain for Red Bull's first victory of 2026

Max Verstappen won the Bahrain Grand Prix on 4 October, Red Bull's first victory of 2026. The Dutchman converted pole into a dominant drive, taking the lead from Kimi Antonelli at Turn Four after the lap-nine safety car and holding a late four-lap dash. Antonelli was second, Lewis Hamilton third. Antonelli leads Russell by 84 points.