Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia LIVE! Max Verstappen leads after Safety Car restart, George Russell to second

Max Verstappen leads the Bahrain Grand Prix being held in Malaysia (Sepang) after a Safety Car restart, with George Russell moving up to second place. Verstappen, who secured his first pole position of the 2026 season alongside Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari, is targeting his first race win of the season at a circuit where he previously triumphed nine years ago. The race was delayed due to heavy rainfall before getting underway on October 4, 2026.