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What did you think of today’s race? Share your verdict on the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. Since 2008, RaceFans has surveyed its readers to discover which races they enjoyed the most – and least – during the season. Take part in our latest poll here. Give this race a score out of 10 based on how much you enjoyed…

The farcical scenes during yesterday’s formation laps which delayed the start of the race by almost an hour prompted criticism from several drivers. Grand Prix Drivers Association director Carlos Sainz Jnr was among those questioning why Formula 1 committed itself years ago to rules which have proved so problematic. “[F1] needs to have a hard look at themselves and see…

Which Formula 1 driver made the most of the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia weekend? It’s time to give your verdict on which driver did the best with the equipment at their disposal over the last three days. Review how each driver got on below and vote for who impressed you the most at Sepang International Circuit. Driver performance summary…

Formula E GEN4 tyres to use 65% recycled, renewable materials: Bridgestone Formula E has announced Bridgestone as the official tyre supplier for the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship from the 2026/27 season. The partnership comes as Formula E prepares to introduce its next-generation GEN4 race car, which will bring higher speed, more power and new technology to electric motorsport….

Isack Hadjar said he was unable to defend his podium position in the final laps of the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. The Red Bull driver held third place behind his team mate and Andrea Kimi Antonelli during the final Safety Car period. However he had both Ferraris close behind him. Once the race restarted, Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc…

Jake Dennis and Lexi Grace Boosey are vacationing in France. Jake Dennis and fiancee Lexi Grace Boosey are currently spending time with their newborn at a resort on the French Riviera. They have posted pictures from their staycation on their Instagram Stories. The Andretti driver recently became a father to a baby girl whom they have named Arabella. The couple…

The track was damp when the race began but over half the field chose to start on slick tyres. Those who opted for intermediates immediately rose to the front. But an early Safety Car compressed the field soon afterwards, which brought those who started on slicks back into the contest. That was a relief for the likes of Lewis Hamilton,…

Max Verstappen won the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia for Red Bull. Pos. Driver 1 Max Verstappen Red Bull 2 Andrea Kimi Antonelli Mercedes 3 Lewis Hamilton Ferrari 4 Charles Leclerc Ferrari 5 Isack Hadjar Red Bull 6 Oscar Piastri McLaren 7 Liam Lawson Racing Bulls 8 Fernando Alonso Aston Martin 9 Lando Norris McLaren 10 Arvid Lindblad Racing Bulls…

Formula E reports major rise in social impact during 2024-25 season. Formula E says its social impact increased sharply during the 2024/25 season, with the championship creating an estimated €5.6 million in social value across its global race cities. According to its latest Sustainability Report, Formula E positively impacted 86,007 people during the season, more than three times the number…

Heron Preston partners with Formula E to explore sustainable motorsport fashion For Heron Preston, discarded materials are not simply waste. They can become something new. The designer has built his work around finding new uses for materials that are often overlooked. Now, that approach is coming to motorsport through a creative partnership with Formula E, where fashion, performance and sustainability…

One thing all Ferrari team principals have in common is the intense scrutiny they face from the media and the passionate Italian tifosi. Current team principal Frederic Vasseur has experienced that again in the past week, prompting the team to reiterate its support for him. Vasseur is trying to put Ferrari back on the path to victory. The man who…

Max Verstappen has taken provisional pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix for Red Bull ahead of Lewis Hamilton and Andrea Kimi Antonelli. Bahrain Grand Prix qualifying result Penalties Hadjar: Five-place grid drop for exceeding maximum number of power unit componentsColapinto: Five-place grid drop for colliding with Pierre Gasly and Lando NorrisColapinto: 10-place grid drop for exceeding maximum number of…

Andrea Kimi Antonelli put Mercedes on top for the first time this weekend in the final practice session at the Sepang International Circuit. The championship leader was well over half a second faster than his team mate and closest championship rival George Russell, who finished his quickest lap moments after Antonelli. The pair are both running Mercedes’ extensive new upgrade…

Three Formula 1 drivers will take grid penalties for this weekend’s race in Malaysia after their teams changed parts of their power units. Isack Hadjar, who finished on the podium last weekend, will take a five-place grid penalty as Red Bull have swapped his internal combustion engine. Hadjar will use his seventh ICE of the season. Franco Colapinto will take…

Charles Leclerc set the pace in a close second practice session at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia. However the Ferrari driver may well be wary of the threat from Red Bull. First practice pace-setter Max Verstappen did not touch the soft tyres during the second session, while his team mate Isack Hadjar used a set to lap within a…

Supporting the fastest and most powerful car in Formula E history with innovative POTENZA GEN4 NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) will embark on a new journey as the sole tire supplier for the ABB FIA1 Formula E World Championship, the world’s leading all-electric motorsport championship, beginning with the 2026/27 Season2. Bridgestone’s POTENZA GEN4 and POTENZA GEN4 for…

Pictures from practice for the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit. Advert | Become a RaceFans supporter and go ad-free Pierre Gasly, Alpine, Sepang International Circuit, 2026 George Russell, Mercedes, Sepang International Circuit, 2026 Charles Leclerc, Ferrari, Sepang International Circuit, 2026 George Russell, Mercedes, Sepang International Circuit, 2026 Franco Colapinto, Alpine, Sepang International Circuit, 2026 Andrea Kimi Antonelli,…

SVG Europe Audio is proud to announce the 2026 Sports Audio Summit, which is taking place in London on 12 November. Guests will hear in-depth detail about sound creation, challenges, solutions and innovations from guests such as HBS on the FIFA World Cup 2026, Formula E, and Bundesliga. This full day event will cover education, best practice and inspiration. The…

Alpine have questioned why Arvid Lindblad was not penalised for causing a collision during a restart last weekend, as its driver Franco Colapinto was. Colapinto received a five-place grid penalty for triggering a collision at a Safety Car restart which eliminated his team mate Pierre Gasly and McLaren’s Lando Norris. Lindblad was involved in a collision at the same time…