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2026 Formula 1 Season
Max Verstappen wins the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia
Max Verstappen won a dramatic, rain-affected Bahrain Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit, taking his first victory of the 2026 season ahead of Kimi Antonelli and Lewis Hamilton. The official 2026 results record the Bahrain winner as Verstappen, with 55 laps completed in 1:47:14.808.
Race ResultsChampionship Snapshot
After Bahrain Grand Prix • Round 16
Kimi Antonelli
320 points — championship leader after the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
84-Point Lead
Antonelli leads Mercedes team-mate George Russell by 84 points in the Drivers' Championship.
Mercedes
556 points — Mercedes leads the Constructors' Championship after 16 Grands Prix.
Driver Standings
After Bahrain Grand Prix • Round 16
| Pos | Driver | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 320 |
| 2 | George Russell | Mercedes | 236 |
| 3 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 214 |
| 4 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 191 |
| 5 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 188 |
| 6 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing | 188 |
| 7 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 128 |
| 8 | Isack Hadjar | Red Bull Racing | 96 |
| 9 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls | 65 |
| 10 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | 41 |
| 11 | Arvid Lindblad | Racing Bulls | 38 |
| 12 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine | 27 |
| 13 | Oliver Bearman | Haas F1 Team | 20 |
| 14 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi | 10 |
| 15 | Nico Hulkenberg | Audi | 7 |
| 16 | Esteban Ocon | Haas F1 Team | 7 |
| 17 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | 7 |
| 18 | Carlos Sainz | Williams | 7 |
| 19 | Alexander Albon | Williams | 5 |
| 20 | Yuki Tsunoda | Racing Bulls | 1 |
| 21 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | 0 |
| 22 | Valtteri Bottas | Cadillac | 0 |
| 23 | Sergio Perez | Cadillac | 0 |
Constructors' Standings
After Bahrain Grand Prix • Round 16
| Pos | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercedes | 556 |
| 2 | Ferrari | 405 |
| 3 | McLaren | 316 |
| 4 | Red Bull Racing | 298 |
| 5 | Racing Bulls | 90 |
| 6 | Alpine | 68 |
| 7 | Haas F1 Team | 27 |
| 8 | Audi | 17 |
| 9 | Williams | 12 |
| 10 | Aston Martin | 7 |
| 11 | Cadillac | 0 |
2026 Race Results
Official results • Rounds 1–16
| Rnd | Grand Prix | Date | Winner | Team | Laps | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 08 Mar | George Russell | Mercedes | 58 | 1:23:06.801 |
| 2 | China | 15 Mar | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 56 | 1:33:15.607 |
| 3 | Japan | 29 Mar | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 53 | 1:28:03.403 |
| 4 | Miami | 03 May | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 57 | 1:33:19.273 |
| 5 | Canada | 24 May | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 68 | 1:28:15.758 |
| 6 | Monaco | 07 Jun | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 78 | 2:23:31.243 |
| 7 | Barcelona-Catalunya | 14 Jun | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 66 | 1:32:28.105 |
| 8 | Austria | 28 Jun | George Russell | Mercedes | 71 | 1:26:37.979 |
| 9 | Great Britain | 05 Jul | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 52 | 1:27:11.335 |
| 10 | Belgium | 19 Jul | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 44 | 1:24:42.479 |
| 11 | Hungary | 26 Jul | Lando Norris | McLaren | 70 | 1:39:56.180 |
| 12 | Netherlands | 23 Aug | Lando Norris | McLaren | 72 | 2:04:44.859 |
| 13 | Italy | 06 Sep | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 53 | 1:51:15.281 |
| 14 | Spain | 13 Sep | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 57 | 1:34:23.754 |
| 15 | Azerbaijan | 26 Sep | George Russell | Mercedes | 51 | 1:38:02.143 |
| 16 | Bahrain (Malaysia) | 04 Oct | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing | 55 | 1:47:14.808 |
Championship Story
After Round 16 in Sepang
Verstappen Gets His First Win
Max Verstappen finally converted his 2026 pace into a Grand Prix victory, winning the rain-affected Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia at Sepang.
Antonelli Leads by 84
Kimi Antonelli remains the Drivers' Championship leader on 320 points, 84 points clear of George Russell.
Mercedes on 556
Mercedes continues to lead the Constructors' Championship with 556 points after 16 Grands Prix.
Next Race
Round 17
🇸🇬 Singapore GP
Marina Bay Street Circuit
09–11 October 2026
Street Circuit
The Singapore Grand Prix takes place at the Marina Bay Street Circuit over 62 laps, with a Sprint weekend scheduled for 2026.
What to Watch
Kimi Antonelli arrives in Singapore as championship leader on 320 points, while Mercedes leads the Constructors' Championship with 556 points.
2026 Calendar
Season progress
Round 15
🇦🇿 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Baku City Circuit — Completed
26 September 2026
Winner: George Russell
Round 16
🇧🇭 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia
Sepang International Circuit — Completed
04 October 2026
Winner: Max Verstappen
Round 17
🇸🇬 Singapore Grand Prix
Marina Bay Street Circuit
09–11 October 2026
Next race
2026 Drivers
Championship order
Kimi Antonelli
Mercedes • 320 points
George Russell
Mercedes • 236 points
Lewis Hamilton
Ferrari • 214 points
Charles Leclerc
Ferrari • 191 points
Lando Norris
McLaren • 188 points
Max Verstappen
Red Bull Racing • 188 points
F1 2026 FAQ
Formula1India
Who won the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia?
Max Verstappen won the Bahrain Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia, ahead of Kimi Antonelli and Lewis Hamilton.
Who leads the 2026 F1 Drivers' Championship?
Kimi Antonelli leads the 2026 Formula 1 Drivers' Championship with 320 points, 84 points ahead of George Russell.
Who leads the 2026 Constructors' Championship?
Mercedes leads the 2026 Constructors' Championship with 556 points after Round 16.
What is the latest completed 2026 F1 race?
The latest completed round is the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, held at the Sepang International Circuit on 4 October 2026.
When is the next 2026 F1 race?
The next round is the Singapore Grand Prix at the Marina Bay Street Circuit from 9 to 11 October 2026, with the Grand Prix on Sunday 11 October.
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