Verstappen takes Bahrain Grand Prix win; Hamilton recovers to finish third
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 1:40 PM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
Max Verstappen claimed victory at the Bahrain Grand Prix held in Malaysia, marking his first win of the 2026 season. Starting from pole, Verstappen lost ground early but recovered to dominate the race. Kimi Antonelli finished second, extending his championship lead over teammate George Russell, who retired due to a power unit failure while running third. Lewis Hamilton made a remarkable recovery from 18th place after a poor tire strategy by Ferrari to secure the final podium spot. Charles Leclerc also staged a strong comeback, finishing fourth.
- •Max Verstappen wins Bahrain Grand Prix, his first of 2026.
- •Lewis Hamilton recovers from 18th to finish third.
- •Kimi Antonelli secures second place, extending championship lead.
- •George Russell retires from third due to mechanical issues.
- •Charles Leclerc completes the race in fourth after early struggles.
- 1:40 PMYahoo Sports — Dominant Verstappen & superb Hamilton recovery - driver ratings
- 1:36 PMBBC Sport — Dominant Verstappen & superb Hamilton recovery - driver ratings
"BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
"BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 4, 2026, 1:40 PMDominant Verstappen & superb Hamilton recovery - driver ratings
BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
- BBC SportOct 4, 2026, 1:36 PMDominant Verstappen & superb Hamilton recovery - driver ratings
BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
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