Formula 1

He won on Formula 1’s last visit to Sepang almost a decade ago, and there was no stopping Max Verstappen in 2026 – despite the best efforts of the Malaysian weather, which meant the race ended almost three and a half hours after its scheduled start time.

Max Verstappen converted pole position into victory during Sunday’s Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, which was impacted by heavy rain, featured an entertaining crossover from intermediate tyres to slicks, and saw overtaking from start to finish – as well as a dramatic late retirement for George Russell.

The full official starting order for Sunday's 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.

Live coverage of Sunday's Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026.

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

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

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.

A delighted Lewis Hamilton has reflected on how he secured P2 in Qualifying at the Sepang International Circuit.

Max Verstappen secured his first pole position of 2026 during Qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, an achievement that the Red Bull driver felt was an "amazing moment".

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen topped each segment of Qualifying at the Sepang International Circuit on his way to clinching pole position.

Live coverage of Saturday's Formula 1 Qualifying session for the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.

Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli set the pace for the first time during the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia weekend by going quickest in Free Practice 3.