Key Highlights Franco Colapinto remains in Alpine’s Formula 1 line-up after his Azerbaijan Grand Prix crash involving Pierre Gasly and Lando Norris. Colapinto travelled directly from Baku to Alpine’s UK factory and entered the simulator ahead of the next race in Malaysia. Data analysis indicated that a small braking error caused the lock-up, although the ...
Key Highlights Will Buxton believes Laurent Mekies has changed Red Bull’s historically pressurized team culture. Isack Hadjar returned from a wrist injury to finish third at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Hadjar was promoted from Racing Bulls to Red Bull for the 2026 season after Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda occupied the second seat in 2025. ...
Key Highlights: Valtteri Bottas attributed Cadillac’s difficult Azerbaijan Grand Prix to damper degradation, worsening ride quality and power-steering issues. Bottas said Sergio Perez benefited from Ferrari’s newer “ADUO 2” power unit, contributing to a 6-7km/h straight-line advantage. Perez described Baku as a one-off for Cadillac and said the team’s lack of aerodynamic load and high ...
Key Highlights Guenther Steiner doubts Christian Horner and Frederic Vasseur could work together at Ferrari. Horner has described Ferrari as “the dream” and said it is the only team where he would accept a non-ownership role. Steiner believes Ferrari has no room for both Horner and Vasseur in its leadership structure. Guenther Steiner Rejects Christian ...
Key Highlights Formula 1 is set to return to Malaysia’s Sepang International Circuit after a nine-year hiatus. Sepang hosted Formula 1 races annually from 1999 through 2017. The circuit became known for rain-affected races, controversy and decisive championship moments. Formula 1 Set to Return to Sepang International Circuit Formula 1 will end its nine-year absence ...
Key Highlights Sepang hosts Round 16 of the 2026 Formula 1 season from October 2 to 4. Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli leads the drivers’ standings, with team-mate George Russell 66 points behind after winning in Baku. Limited current-generation data, abrasive asphalt, thermal management and possible thunderstorms will shape strategy in Malaysia. 2026 Formula 1 Malaysian Grand ...
Key Highlights The Sepang International Circuit will host its first Formula 1 Grand Prix since 2017 after Malaysia stepped in to replace Bahrain’s original April slot. Sepang’s 5.543-kilometre layout features fast corners, heavy braking zones, four Straight Mode zones and one Overtake Mode detection point. High humidity, extreme heat and sudden downpours could create a ...
Key Highlights: Sepang International Circuit is set to host the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix, marking F1’s return to the venue after nine years. Rain is possible throughout the weekend, with precipitation chances of 50% on Friday, 40% on Saturday and 30% on Sunday. High humidity, heat and track temperatures of up to 53.85°C could create ...
Key Highlights: Pirelli has selected the C2, C3 and C4 compounds for the rescheduled Bahrain Grand Prix at Malaysia’s Sepang International Circuit. Each driver will receive two hard tyres, three medium tyres and eight soft tyres, with intermediate and full wet tyres also available. Limited current-generation Formula 1 data and potential thermal degradation will make ...
Key Highlights: The Bahrain Grand Prix is next on the 2026 Formula 1 calendar and will be held at the Sepang International Circuit. F1 TV Pro offers live coverage of every session, onboard cameras from all 22 cars, and Pre-Race and Post-Race Shows. F1 TV Premium adds 4K Ultra HD/HDR streaming on up to six ...
Key Highlights: Mercedes will race the W17 in a special PETRONAS-inspired green and black livery at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. Formula 1 is returning to Sepang International Circuit for the first time since the track hosted Grands Prix between 1999 and 2017. Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff confirmed an update package for the ...
Key Highlights The 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia takes place at Sepang International Circuit on Sunday, October 4, with the race starting at 1500 local time. George Russell reduced Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli’s lead in the drivers’ standings to 66 points after winning in Azerbaijan. Fans can watch every session through F1 TV Pro, ...