Juan Pablo Montoya highlights Verstappen and Antonelli for Sepang race advantage
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 9:32 AM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Juan Pablo Montoya has identified Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli as drivers likely to excel at the upcoming Formula 1 race at Malaysia's Sepang International Circuit. This event, rescheduled from Bahrain due to earlier cancellations, is set to take place from October 2-4. Montoya praised the track, calling it one of his favorites and indicating that its layout suits Verstappen's aggressive driving style. Both drivers are anticipated to thrive in the challenging conditions expected in Malaysia. The Sepang GP is part of a triple-header, following the Azerbaijan Grand Prix and preceding the Singapore Grand Prix.
- •Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli favored at Sepang International Circuit.
- •The race is scheduled for October 2-4, following the Azerbaijan GP.
- •Montoya describes the track as one of his favorites in Formula 1.
- •Sepang is known for its challenging high-speed corners and hot conditions.
- •This race replaces the cancelled Bahrain Grand Prix from earlier this year.
- 9:32 AMYahoo Sports — Juan Pablo Montoya names two drivers set to benefit from F1's Sepang return
- 9:32 AMMotorsport.com — Juan Pablo Montoya names two drivers set to benefit from F1's Sepang return
"Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya has argued that the series' upcoming return to Malaysia will favour four-time champion Max Verstappen and current championship leader Kimi Antonelli. F1 recently confirmed that the Bahrain Grand Prix, which had been cancelled in April due to the conflict in the Middle East, will be hosted at Malaysia's Sepang International Circuit over the 2-4 ...Keep reading
"Juan Pablo Montoya believes F1’s return to Malaysia will favour Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 9:32 AMJuan Pablo Montoya names two drivers set to benefit from F1's Sepang return
Juan Pablo Montoya believes F1’s return to Malaysia will favour Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli
- Motorsport.comJul 27, 2026, 9:32 AMJuan Pablo Montoya names two drivers set to benefit from F1's Sepang return
Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya has argued that the series' upcoming return to Malaysia will favour four-time champion Max Verstappen and current championship leader Kimi Antonelli. F1 recently confirmed that the Bahrain Grand Prix, which had been cancelled in April due to the conflict in the Middle East, will be hosted at Malaysia's Sepang International Circuit over the 2-4 ...Keep reading
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