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Our expert betting writers bring you their final predictions and latest odds before the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.

Safer gambling is important, so we’ve flagged some key betting mistakes to avoid during Sunday's race at Sepang.

We have picked a three-leg Bet Builder for Sunday’s Grand Prix, including a podium and points-finish selection.

Neither of Haas Factory Team’s current NASCAR O’Reilly drivers will return in 2027. It was already announced that Sam Mayer would leave the No. 41 to rejoin JR Motorsports, and on Saturday, Sheldon Creed confirmed that he will be exiting the No. 00 at the conclusion of the season.
The move came as a surprise, with Creed currently leading the championship standings for Haas as part of a ...Keep reading

Oliver Solberg will head into the final day of the World Rally Championship a mere six points behind Toyota's Elfyn Evans after a dramatic Saturday afternoon at Rally Italy Sardinia. 
Rally leader Solberg had closed the gap to Evans to four points before Hyundai’s Thierry Neuville and Adrien Fourmaux hit trouble, which benefitted title rivals Evans and Sami Pajari.  
After a strong ...Keep reading

While Formula 1 has already reached the 16th round of the 2026 season, fans have still not been treated to a wet-weather race under the new regulations – or even a wet session. Rain has threatened on several occasions, but the on-track action has consistently remained unaffected.
Following initial concerns about safety in wet conditions, the FIA has made several changes to this year’s ...Keep reading

Four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen says he hopes to avoid an on-track battle with Valentino Rossi when the pair share the GT3 starting grid for the first time at Portimao.
Heading into the F1 race weekend at the Sepang International Circuit, Verstappen confirmed that he would be competing in the season finale of the GT World Challenge Europe Cup at Portimao in Portugal. Sandwiched ...Keep reading

The Ferrari CEO reflects on the rash of rumours and the need to distinguish facts from speculation. He recalls reading about alleged tensions with Fred Vasseur while having dinner with him and explains why, in a scenario amplified by social media, it is sometimes necessary to intervene publicly to stop the noise. As for the situation on track, no excuses: “Our rivals have done a better ...Keep reading

Matt Youson takes a look at the different pit stop and tyre options that are available to the teams on race day at the Sepang International Circuit.

The drivers and teams report back on all the action from final practice and Qualifying for the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia at the Sepang International Circuit.

Chris Medland picks out five key things to keep an eye on when the lights go out on race day at the Sepang International Circuit.

After a difficult season, Aston Martin finally got both cars into Q2 for the first time this year at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.

Lando Norris qualified sixth for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia after struggling to keep up with McLaren’s rivals.

George Russell had to settle for P8 in Saturday's Qualifying session for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, meaning he will start seventh in Sunday's race.

Kimi Antonelli will line up in P3 for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, but the Mercedes driver felt that he could have achieved a higher position had it not been for an earlier error.

Red Bull's Isack Hadjar was third quickest in Qualifying but will start P8 in the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia following a grid penalty.

The debate over cooling vests has been revived during the Formula 1 weekend in Malaysia. Two years ago, there were discussions behind the scenes about making the cooling vest mandatory, something the FIA was open to, but after strong opposition from several drivers, that idea was ultimately abandoned.
Verstappen was already one of the drivers strongly opposed to it at the time. The Dutchman ...Keep reading

The FIA is proposing a change in turbo restrictor regulations to ensure the new World Rally Championship Rally1 cars will have a small power advantage over Rally2 cars next season.
Next year the WRC is gearing up for a seismic shift in technical regulations that will see all-new WRC27 cars and Rally2 cars, featuring the FIA’s 7,500-euro update kit, compete under one new Rally1 ...Keep reading

Marco Bezzecchi says he has no answer as to why he was “one second too slow” in the Japanese Grand Prix sprint, having recorded strong pace on the same medium tyre in practice.
The Italian was one of the only two riders on the grid to opt for Michelin’s medium rear compound, the other being Pramac Yamaha’s Jack Miller, in Saturday’s half-distance race at Motegi.
While this call ...Keep reading

Mercedes Formula 1 driver George Russell caused a stir in some quarters by appearing to suggest the FIA should protect teams against themselves by ensuring cooling vests are commonly used in hot races.
Driver comfort in hot climates has been a topic since the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix, when several drivers experienced heat exhaustion symptoms during the Doha race, which was held October before ...Keep reading