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#Bahrain GP in Malaysia

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Sports•Oct 2, 2026

Fred Vasseur Responds to ‘personal’ Attacks Amid Ferrari Rumours

Key Highlights: Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur addressed persistent leadership rumors following FP1 at Sepang, stating that recent scrutiny and attacks have become “a bit personal.” Ferrari management and drivers have publicly reaffirmed their backing, citing full confidence in Vasseur despite external speculation fueled by Christian Horner’s remarks. Although Ferrari occupies second in the constructors’ ...

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Sports•Oct 2, 2026

Fred Vasseur Urges Ferrari Unity, Says Pointing Fingers Would Be “big mistake”

Key Highlights: Ferrari leadership, backed by President John Elkann and CEO Benedetto Vigna, released a formal statement confirming full confidence in team principal Fred Vasseur following persistent media speculation. Rumors accelerated after an interview in The Times where former Red Bull chief Christian Horner referenced Ferrari as a dream role, followed by comments from Lewis ...

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Sports•Oct 2, 2026

Franco Colapinto Says “No one” Talks About Social Media Abuse Following Baku Clash

Key Highlights Alpine driver Franco Colapinto addressed online toxicity, stating that “no one ever talks about” the substantial amount of abuse he personally faces from various fanbases. The discussion follows a safety car restart collision at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix involving Colapinto, Alpine team-mate Pierre Gasly, and McLaren’s Lando Norris. Colapinto highlighted the shared responsibility ...

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Sports•Oct 2, 2026

Mercedes Introduces Major F1 Upgrade as Fans Ask if It’s Game Over

Key Highlights: Mercedes has rolled out its first major aerodynamic upgrade package since May’s Canadian Grand Prix, targeting seven key components across the W17. The team holds a commanding 160-point constructors’ championship lead over Ferrari after winning 11 of the season’s first 15 races despite going five months without updates. Technical modifications focus heavily on ...

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Sports•Oct 2, 2026

Fernando Alonso Reveals Touching First Karting Experience with Two-Month-Old Son Leonard

Key Highlights: Two-time Formula 1 world champion Fernando Alonso revealed he introduced his son, Leonard, to karting at just two months old by carrying him during a lap. The 45-year-old Aston Martin driver shared rare personal reflections on fatherhood during an interview with Spanish radio show El Larguero. Alonso, contracted with Aston Martin through 2027, ...

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Sports•Oct 2, 2026

F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Max Verstappen Tops FP1

Key Highlights Max Verstappen topped Free Practice 1 at Sepang, clocking a 1m37.520s in his Red Bull RB22 to finish 0.383 seconds clear of Mercedes’ George Russell. Sepang International Circuit is hosting the Bahrain Grand Prix in place of the Sakhir venue due to ongoing conflict in the Middle East, marking Formula 1’s first event ...

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Sports•Oct 2, 2026

Max Verstappen Wins Over F1 Fans With Sepang Answer

Key Highlights: Max Verstappen brushed off concerns regarding extreme heat at Sepang with a characteristically candid and humorous response during Thursday’s press conference. Formula 1 has returned to Malaysia’s Sepang circuit to stage the relocated Bahrain Grand Prix amid heat hazard conditions exceeding 31°C and intense humidity. Fans lauded the Red Bull driver’s unfiltered attitude ...

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Sports•Oct 1, 2026

The Sim Rig Max Verstappen Swears by Ahead of GT3 Race Against Rossi

Key Highlights: Max Verstappen is set to contest the GT World Challenge Europe finale at Portimão on October 17, sharing the No. 3 Mercedes-AMG GT3 alongside Chris Lulham and Ben Barnicoat. The appearance sets up a high-profile showdown against motorsport icon Valentino Rossi, who competes in a WRT-run BMW. Verstappen relies on an ultra-precise, static ...

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Sports•Oct 1, 2026

What F1 Drivers Expect from Return to Sepang

Key Highlights: The Sepang International Circuit makes a one-off return to Formula 1 in 2026 as a proxy host for the Bahrain Grand Prix, confronting teams with extreme heat, abrasive asphalt, and weather volatility. Drivers face severe battery management constraints across Sepang’s long straights, alongside major concerns over severe tyre degradation and rear surface overheating. ...

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Sports•Oct 1, 2026

Kimi Antonelli Explains the Hard Call That Rescued His Azerbaijan GP Weekend

Key Highlights: Mercedes driver and championship leader Andrea Kimi Antonelli rebounded from a disastrous qualifying session to finish fifth at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. After missing significant practice time and crashing in Q1 to start 16th, Antonelli adopted a patient, low-risk approach rather than driving on the absolute limit. Despite George Russell securing victory in ...

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Sports•Oct 1, 2026

Isack Hadjar Confirms Red Bull Grid Penalty for F1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia

Key Highlights: Isack Hadjar expects a five-place grid penalty at Sepang after Red Bull exceeded the power-unit allocation limit. Red Bull is targeting another strong result after its first double podium since China 2024 in Baku. Hadjar says Sepang’s open layout will allow him to attack immediately after a cautious return from his wrist injury ...

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Sports•Oct 1, 2026

Charles Leclerc Deletes Social Media Apps Amid “Silly” Fred Vasseur Rumours

Key Highlights: Charles Leclerc has removed all social media applications from his phone to avoid rumours surrounding Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur. Leclerc said the speculation is affecting Ferrari’s internal serenity, even though the team has limited control over it. Ferrari management has publicly backed Vasseur, while Leclerc described him as highly capable and valuable ...

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