Max Verstappen Ends Red Bull’s Wait with First 2026 Victory

Max Verstappen claimed Red Bull Racing's first Formula 1 victory of the 2026 season at the Malaysian Grand Prix (Bahrain Grand Prix) held at Sepang, in a chaotic, rain-affected race. Verstappen overcame early challenges from Mercedes drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli, executing a decisive overtake on Antonelli at a restart to take the lead. Meanwhile, Kimi Antonelli extended his championship lead despite finishing behind Verstappen.