In the Driver’s Seat
Max Verstappen’s resurgence, FIA’s quick reaction make Bahrain GP an enjoyable ride
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Red Bull’s Max Verstappen celebrating with team principal Laurent Mekies and his teammates after winning the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia on Oct 4.
PHOTO: REUTERS
Well, what to make of Formula 1’s return to Malaysia, in its clever guise as the Bahrain Grand Prix? Or, as one wag coined it, the Bahraysian GP.
I thought it was great. Just as I love the Baku track in Azerbaijan, so I have always enjoyed the old grands prix that started in Sepang back in 1999 and ran until 2017.