Max Verstappen wins the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia after a chaotic, rain-affected race that is twice delayed and only starts on the second attempt, about 1 hour and 40 minutes late. Multiple outlets describe farcical scenes and disruption caused by heavy wet conditions at the Sepang International Circuit. Verstappen converts his pole position into victory and takes Red Bull’s first win of the season.
As the race progresses, reports note a key combination of strategy and changing grip as drivers cross over between intermediate tyres and slicks. Verstappen leads home Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli in second, with several outlets also listing Lewis Hamilton in third. The race features late drama: George Russell, running third in the second Mercedes, retires with around five laps remaining after a power unit problem.
While outlets broadly agree on the result and the major incidents, they differ in emphasis—some stress the “absolutely wild” nature of the delays and weather, while others focus more on tyre changes, overtaking, and the technical failure that ends Russell’s title hopes. Across coverage, Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc finishes fourth, and Hamilton’s recovery from the back is highlighted.
