Coulthard and Buxton React to Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Up To Speed

In an episode of Up To Speed on YouTube, David Coulthard and Will Buxton reviewed a chaotic Bahrain Grand Prix held in Malaysia. The race saw Max Verstappen claim his first victory of 2026, but the event was heavily affected by nearly two hours of delays, an unusual formation lap, and poor conditions that the hosts compared to "LEGO racing" at the start.

The hosts also examined Lewis Hamilton's recovery drive, questioning whether an alternate tire strategy could have led to a win, alongside George Russell's race retirement. Additionally, Coulthard and Buxton debated Verstappen's historical standing and explored why the 2026 cars encounter significant performance challenges in wet weather.