Bahrain 2026
Round 16 • October 4, 2026
Circuit
Sepang
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A rain-delayed Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang set the stage for breathtaking on-track drama, with Max Verstappen showcasing his mastery amid chaos and close calls. Mercedes and Red Bull engaged in a fierce pit stop battle under safety car conditions, while Kimi Antonelli stunned with a late charge that saw him tussle with seasoned rivals. As Arvid Lindblad surged from P22 to P10 amidst a flurry of penalties and retirements, the race exploded with unexpected twists and unrelenting tension that left fans on the edge of their seats.
Max Verstappen
25.9% of votes
| Pos | Driver | Time/Gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Verstappen | 1:47:14.808 | 25 |
| 2 | Kimi Antonelli | +2.307 | 18 |
| 3 | Lewis Hamilton | +4.919 | 15 |
| 4 | Charles Leclerc | +7.258 | 12 |
| 5 | Isack Hadjar | +8.571 | 10 |
| 6 | Oscar Piastri | +9.454 | 8 |
| 7 | Liam Lawson | +12.753 | 6 |
| 8 | Fernando Alonso | +13.372 | 4 |
| 9 | Lando Norris | +13.993 | 2 |
| 10 | Arvid Lindblad | +15.928 | 1 |
| 11 | Nico Hulkenberg | +17.404 | 0 |
| 12 | Lance Stroll | +18.052 | 0 |
| 13 | Franco Colapinto | +18.997 | 0 |
| 14 | Oliver Bearman | +22.305 | 0 |
| 15 | Esteban Ocon | +22.532 | 0 |
| 16 | Pierre Gasly | +23.315 | 0 |
| 17 | Carlos Sainz Jr | +25.431 | 0 |
| 18 | Gabriel Bortoleto | +28.233 | 0 |
| 19 | Sergio Perez | +29.310 | 0 |
| 20 | George Russell | Power loss | 0 |
| DNF | Alexander Albon | Gearbox | 0 |
| DNF | Valtteri Bottas | Spun off | 0 |
| Pos | Driver | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Verstappen | 1:36.477 | 1:35.696 | 1:35.130 |
| 2 | Lewis Hamilton | 1:36.595 | 1:36.032 | 1:35.428 |
| 3 | Isack Hadjar | 1:36.898 | 1:36.192 | 1:35.558 |
| 4 | Kimi Antonelli | 1:37.041 | 1:35.959 | 1:35.631 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | 1:36.730 | 1:35.970 | 1:35.666 |
| 6 | Lando Norris | 1:37.092 | 1:36.173 | 1:35.757 |
| 7 | Oscar Piastri | 1:36.852 | 1:36.020 | 1:35.762 |
| 8 | George Russell | 1:37.264 | 1:36.245 | 1:35.871 |
| 9 | Pierre Gasly | 1:37.174 | 1:36.410 | 1:37.210 |
| 10 | Gabriel Bortoleto | 1:37.106 | 1:36.814 | 1:37.673 |
| 11 | Liam Lawson | 1:37.332 | 1:37.023 | - |
| 12 | Fernando Alonso | 1:37.721 | 1:37.220 | - |
| 13 | Carlos Sainz Jr | 1:37.651 | 1:37.527 | - |
| 14 | Lance Stroll | 1:37.729 | 1:37.566 | - |
| 15 | Franco Colapinto | 1:37.179 | - | - |
| 16 | Arvid Lindblad | 1:37.883 | - | - |
| 17 | Nico Hulkenberg | 1:37.970 | - | - |
| 18 | Oliver Bearman | 1:37.980 | - | - |
| 19 | Esteban Ocon | 1:38.233 | - | - |
| 20 | Alexander Albon | 1:38.600 | - | - |