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Ferridge, A. (2026, October 4). Bizarre Bahrain Grand Prix farce explained as FIA issue statement. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/formula-one/fia-statement-sepang-farce-unprecedented-conditions-b1299471.html
Ferridge, Arthur. “Bizarre Bahrain Grand Prix farce explained as FIA issue statement.” Evening Standard, 4 Oct. 2026, https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/formula-one/fia-statement-sepang-farce-unprecedented-conditions-b1299471.html.
Ferridge, Arthur. “Bizarre Bahrain Grand Prix farce explained as FIA issue statement.” Evening Standard, October 4, 2026. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/formula-one/fia-statement-sepang-farce-unprecedented-conditions-b1299471.html.
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Kimi Antonelli, leading the Formula 1 championship with a 66-point lead over teammate George Russell, faced challenging conditions at the rescheduled Bahrain Grand Prix held in Malaysia due to the Iran war. The race, originally planned for Bahrain but moved to the Sepang International Circuit near Kuala Lumpur, was delayed by heavy rain and thunderstorms. Despite Antonelli’s dominant position going into the event, he struggled during qualifying after hitting a wall in Baku, placing him 16th on the grid initially but later improving to fourth with penalties affecting others. The race saw Max Verstappen take an early lead and secure victory due to weather conditions that favored his driving style and car setup. George Russell, who had hoped for another pole position, finished third after experiencing issues late in the race, while Lewis Hamilton placed second.
