Max Verstappen-Lewis Hamilton Sepang front row has fans braced for "absolute cinema"
Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton will share the front row for the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, setting up a race start that has fans excited to see their former rivalry reignite. Verstappen secured pole position for the race at the Sepang International Circuit, edging out Hamilton by 0.
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McLaren explains recurring Norris straightline speed issue after Bahrain GP qualifying
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has clarified the issues with Lando Norris’ current Mercedes power unit, as the reigning champion rued the lack of straightline speed in Formula 1 qualifying for the second week running.
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Does Formula 1 care at all? Thousands of fans stranded on highway for hours near Sepang without transport
Reuters reports that many spectators faced lengthy waits for buses after second practice, while others walked several kilometres along a highway in search of alternative transport.
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From "paper car" to pole – What changed for Verstappen and Red Bull?
It is less than a month since Max Verstappen qualified sixth at Monza and afterwards spoke about a Red Bull car "made of paper".
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Why Mercedes’ upgrade is still a "big question mark"
The Mercedes team has taken a big swing by introducing a substantial aerodynamic update package at a circuit Formula 1 hasn’t visited since 2017. Has it missed?
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Mika Hakkinen returns to F1 cockpit in Ayrton Senna’s title-winning McLaren MP4/6
Mika Hakkinen returns to the Formula 1 cockpit today at the Allwyn x McLaren Racing: Live in Athens event outside the Olympic Athletic Center (OAKA).
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F1 president states final two races will go ahead in Qatar and Abu Dhabi despite ongoing war
F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has reaffirmed his commitment to the sport’s pre-established calendar, particularly when it comes to the end of the current season.
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FIA carry out significant Sepang track change after driver concerns
The FIA has removed a considerable point of jeopardy overnight at the Sepang International Circuit with a track change following concerns raised by the drivers in FP1 and FP2.
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McLaren shares "heartwarming" Oscar Piastri moment with young fan at Sepang
The McLaren Formula 1 team has shared a heartwarming moment between Oscar Piastri and a young fan named Harry.
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Komatsu says Ocon exit was about the overall picture
Ocon insists his pace was not the issue. Komatsu praises his speed but will only say the whole picture pointed to a change, and Bearman expects a rookie beside him.
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Red Bull branded ‘biggest threat’ to Mercedes as F1 recovery gathers pace
Red Bull is growing into the "biggest threat" to Mercedes’ dominance in F1, according to former Minardi, BAR and Super Aguri driver Anthony Davidson.
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Oliver Bearman details shocking Haas issue behind Malaysia struggles
Oliver Bearman failed to make it past the opening qualifying segment on Saturday in Sepang.
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Alonso tease sparks Verstappen GT3 speculation
Oct.3 (GMM) Fernando Alonso has hinted at more racing outside Formula 1, but Max Verstappen has ruled out one obvious theory – that the pair are about to team up in GT3.
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McLaren record surprising financial loss despite record £588 million turnover
McLaren is the latest team to have its financial accounts examined by RacingNews365.
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Lewis Hamilton reflects on treasured Roscoe and Coco memory
Lewis Hamilton says that a day spent in the mountains with his late dogs, Roscoe and Coco, is the one day of his life he would most like to relive Lydia Mee Edited
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