Verstappen wins rain-hit Bahrain GP at Sepang for Red Bull's first win of 2026

Max Verstappen won the rain-hit Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang on 4 October, per official timing, giving Red Bull its first victory of the 2026 Formula 1 season. Starting from pole with a 1m35.130s lap, he took the lead after an early safety car and beat Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli. George Russell retired late.