Verstappen wins at Sepang. Antonelli leads by 84.
FIA: Verstappen, Antonelli +2.307, Hamilton +4.919. 55 laps. No fastest-lap point added.
| Pos | Driver | Gap / time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Verstappen Red Bull · 25 pts | 1:47:14.808 |
| 2 | Kimi Antonelli Mercedes · 18 pts | +2.307 |
| 3 | Lewis Hamilton Ferrari · 15 pts | +4.919 |
| 4 | Charles Leclerc Ferrari · 12 pts | +7.258 |
| 5 | Isack Hadjar Red Bull · 10 pts, started 8th | +8.571 |
| 6 | Oscar Piastri McLaren · 8 pts | +9.454 |
| 7 | Liam Lawson 6 pts | +12.753 |
| 8 | Fernando Alonso 4 pts | +13.372 |
| 9 | Lando Norris McLaren · 2 pts | +13.993 |
| 10 | Arvid Lindblad 1 pt | +15.928 |
Verstappen 1:47:14.808. Antonelli +2.307. Hamilton +4.919.
The FIA classified the Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang, 55 laps, after a rain-delayed start. Max Verstappen won from pole in 1:47:14.808 for 25 points, the first win of 2026 and the first for Red Bull Ford Powertrains. Kimi Antonelli was second, 2.307 seconds back, 18 points. Lewis Hamilton was third, 4.919 back, 15 points, after running as low as 18th on a slick-tyre gamble. Charles Leclerc was fourth, Isack Hadjar fifth for Red Bull after starting eighth on a five-place engine penalty, then Oscar Piastri, Liam Lawson, Fernando Alonso, Lando Norris and Arvid Lindblad. George Russell retired late with a power-unit problem while running third and scored 0. Reports disagree on the lap, so this desk does not lock it. Verstappen's fastest lap was 1:38.220. BBC awards 25 points, so no extra point is added. Championship: Antonelli 320, Russell 236, Hamilton 214, Leclerc 191, Norris 188, Verstappen 188. Constructors: Mercedes 556, Ferrari 405, McLaren 316, Red Bull 298.
The stakes
The lead is 84 points. Singapore is next and is not a result.
The rivalry angle
Verstappen's first win of the year. Russell's retirement kept the gap at 84.
Players who could decide it
Win from pole, 1:47:14.808, 25 points.
Second, +2.307. Championship lead 320 to 236.
Did you know?
- !First win of 2026.
- !Antonelli leads by 84.
- !Russell scored 0.
Sources
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