Sepang is the public-facing name used in coverage of international sports governance and events. Currently active in high-profile reporting tied to global sports leadership.
Verstappen has claimed pole at Sepang, with Hadjar and Hamilton close behind. Antonio Antonelli has a 66-point lead in the championship but faces grid penalties, while the Bahrain Grand Prix will be staged in Malaysia due to the Iran war. Weather remains dry, but tire wear and track heat dominate practice and qualifying.
Max Verstappen has claimed his first win of the 2026 season at the rain-delayed Bahrain Grand Prix, overcoming a pole-to-third start and engine issues across rivals to finish ahead of Kimi Antonelli. George Russell retires with five laps remaining, while Lewis Hamilton rallies to third in a dramatic, weather-affected race.