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Bahrain

From Sepang to S’pore: F1 driver Valtteri Bottas cycling from Malaysia to Singapore GP

Cadillac’s Valtteri Bottas arrives in the paddock with a bicycle ahead of the Italian Formula One Grand Prix at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza circuit in Monza, Italy on Sept 4, 2026.
Cadillac’s Valtteri Bottas arrives in the paddock with a bicycle ahead of the Italian Formula One Grand Prix at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza circuit in Monza, Italy on Sept 4, 2026.

FIA to investigate software bug after Bahrain GP in Malaysia

The episode was the latest in a difficult first season for the new era of cars and engines.
The episode was the latest in a difficult first season for the new era of cars and engines.

Malaysia in talks to host F1 again, says PM Anwar

Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (back row, centre) on the podium behind 2026 Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix winner Max Verstappen at the Sepang International Circuit on Oct 4.
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (back row, centre) on the podium behind 2026 Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix winner Max Verstappen at the Sepang International Circuit on Oct 4.

Hamilton says 'heart sank' as tyre gamble backfired before stunning Sepang recovery

Formula One F1 - Bahrain Grand Prix - Sepang International Circuit, Sepang, Malaysia - October 4, 2026 Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton celebrates with his trophy on the podium after finishing third in the Bahrain Grand Prix REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki
Formula One F1 - Bahrain Grand Prix - Sepang International Circuit, Sepang, Malaysia - October 4, 2026 Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton celebrates with his trophy on the podium after finishing third in the Bahrain Grand Prix REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki

Russell's championship dreams hit by cruel power unit failure in Sepang

Formula One F1 - Bahrain Grand Prix - Sepang International Circuit, Sepang, Malaysia - October 4, 2026 Mercedes' George Russell after retiring from the race REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain
Formula One F1 - Bahrain Grand Prix - Sepang International Circuit, Sepang, Malaysia - October 4, 2026 Mercedes' George Russell after retiring from the race REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain

Verstappen wins chaotic rain-delayed Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia

Max Verstappen was the last driver to win in Sepang in 2017 before it was taken off the calendar.
Max Verstappen was the last driver to win in Sepang in 2017 before it was taken off the calendar.

Bahrain Grand Prix gets underway at Sepang after long rain delay

Formula One F1 - Bahrain Grand Prix - Sepang International Circuit, Sepang, Malaysia - October 4, 2026 Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli leads at the start of the race REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain
Formula One F1 - Bahrain Grand Prix - Sepang International Circuit, Sepang, Malaysia - October 4, 2026 Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli leads at the start of the race REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain

Lando Norris blames Sepang tarmac as McLaren struggle in Bahrain GP qualifying

McLaren’s Lando Norris qualified sixth-fastest, sixth-tenths of a second slower than pole sitter Max Verstappen, but will start fifth after Red Bull’s Isack Hadjar received a grid penalty that drops him from third to eighth.
McLaren’s Lando Norris qualified sixth-fastest, sixth-tenths of a second slower than pole sitter Max Verstappen, but will start fifth after Red Bull’s Isack Hadjar received a grid penalty that drops him from third to eighth.

Upgrades backfire as Wolff admits Mercedes going backwards

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix.

Transport operator improves services after F1 fans left stranded in Sepang

Formula One F1 - Bahrain Grand Prix - Sepang International Circuit, Sepang, Malaysia - October 2, 2026 A fan watches on with binoculars during practice 1 REUTERS/Annice Lyn
Formula One F1 - Bahrain Grand Prix - Sepang International Circuit, Sepang, Malaysia - October 2, 2026 A fan watches on with binoculars during practice 1 REUTERS/Annice Lyn

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