Verstappen wins in Malaysia after long delays as Russell retires
Summary
Max Verstappen won the Bahrain Grand Prix held in Malaysia, securing his and Red Bull’s first victory of the season. The race had a long delay due to heavy rain and technical problems, and George Russell retired late because of engine failure, which hurt his chances for the championship.Key Facts
- Verstappen won the race with a strong performance after the race restarted.
- There was a long delay before the race started due to heavy rain and car issues on the formation lap.
- George Russell retired with engine problems near the end, reducing his chance to win the championship.
- Kimi Antonelli finished second and gained a big points lead over Russell.
- Lewis Hamilton started poorly due to a bad tire choice but recovered to finish third.
- The race took place in Malaysia for the first time since 2017, with Bahrain hosting it due to unrest in the Middle East.
- Race officials had trouble deciding the starting order because of the technical problems before the race began.
- Verstappen’s win came using Red Bull’s own power unit.
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