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After the double podium in Baku – a first for Red Bull since China 2024 – a considerable challenge awaits in Malaysia if the team is to repeat that result. Not only can Mercedes count on its long-awaited upgrade for the W17, but Isack Hadjar will also have to serve a grid penalty.
The Frenchman revealed it at Sepang on Thursday, when Motorsport.com asked him whether the Baku race weekend ...Keep reading

George Russell says he "doesn't feel lost any more" as he seeks to end a difficult season on a high and chase down team-mate Kimi Antonelli's championship lead.

Charles Leclerc has revealed he has deleted all social media applications from his phone to block out external "silly rumours" surrounding Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur.
Speculation regarding Vasseur's position in the Maranello outfit recently prompted the Frenchman to admit after the Azerbaijan Grand Prix that the team was not operating with its usual "serenity". 
When asked about ...Keep reading

Despite continuing to hold a 66-point lead in the drivers' standings, Kimi Antonelli is wary of the threat posed by Mercedes team mate George Russell following the Briton's win in Azerbaijan.

Lewis Hamilton has rejected speculation surrounding Fred Vasseur’s future as Team Principal of Ferrari.

Fernando Alonso has shared further insight into the reasons behind his decision to extend his F1 career further with Aston Martin into 2027.

Alpine’s Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto confirmed that they have cleared the air after clashing in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

After a number of podium finishes, Max Verstappen is hoping to make it to the top step before the end of the 2026 season.

Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari Formula 1 team boss Fred Vasseur "really is the guy to take this team in the right direction" amid destabilising rumours around his future.
Just over one year on from the last barrage of rumours around his future, which were quelled by signing a new contract, Vasseur's future has been under increased scrutiny again.
A recent interview with former Red Bull chief ...Keep reading

Arvid Lindblad will start from the back of the grid for Formula 1's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia with a series of power unit penalties set to be applied for the race at Sepang.
The Briton will dip beyond his allocation of power unit components for F1's return to Malaysia, and is set to use a fifth internal combustion engine, turbocharger, and exhaust for this weekend's race.
Lindblad had ...Keep reading

The Audi Formula 1 team has revealed plans for its long-term development, including a new 'campus' near the existing factory in Hinwil, Switzerland.
"Elements of the new Campus on Zurichstrasse became operational in summer 2026, with the full development scheduled for completion in 2030," said the team in a statement.
Peter Sauber founded his eponymous team, using Hinwil as a base, in ...Keep reading

It had been on the cards for a long time, but ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia it was finally officially announced: Fernando Alonso will add another year to his illustrious Formula 1 career, which will make 2027 his 24th season at the pinnacle of motorsport.
Almost everyone in the paddock already knew that Alonso would stay, which also explains why Mike Krack repeatedly said he was ...Keep reading

Red Bull star Max Verstappen will use the brief gap between two Formula 1 triple-headers to contest a GT3 race at Portimao.
The Dutchman will drive a Mercedes-AMG GT3 entered by 2 Seas Motorsport under the Verstappen Racing banner at the GT World Challenge Europe finale in Portugal on 16-18 October.
This would mark the four-time F1 champion’s first outing in SRO’s GT World Challenge ...Keep reading

Franco Colapinto appears to have survived the wrath of Alpine Formula 1 boss Flavio Briatore after he triggered a late-race accident in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix - which cost the team a double points finish. Colapinto locked his brakes during a safety car restart and took out both team-mate Pierre Gasly and McLaren's Lando Norris
Briatore's post-race statement triggered speculation that he ...Keep reading

As previously revealed by Motorsport.com, Honda confirmed on Thursday that Red Bull will return as a sponsor of its factory MotoGP team, four years after the energy drinks brand used Marc Marquez's departure as a way out of its agreement with HRC.
Red Bull and Monster, the two leading players in the energy drinks market, account for much of the MotoGP grid's sponsorship landscape. The Red ...Keep reading

Esteban Ocon has elaborated on his recent announcement that he will depart Haas at the end of the 2026 season.

On this day in 2006, Michael Schumacher took the chequered flag a few seconds ahead of Fernando Alonso at a cloudy and wet Shanghai International Circuit, punching the air in delight as he drew level with his title rival in the championship standings.

Live coverage of all the build-up ahead of the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia weekend.

Take a look back at what was happening in Formula 1 and pop culture when F1 last raced at Malaysia’s Sepang International Circuit, back in 2017.

All the key BBC coverage details for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, which takes place from 2-4 October.