Sepang International Circuit

F1’s Bahrain GP in Malaysia showcased the grid’s most formidable luxury, as Lewis Hamilton traded his double‑a‑day timepiece for a $2.2 million Richard Mille that rivals the price of a small Ferrari fleet. Ultimate “Ferrari‑Made” Timepiece Hamilton’s Richard Mille RM 43‑01 Tourbillon Split‑Seconds Chronograph is a joint effort with Ferrari’s design studio, incorporating hexagonal screws from engine covers, bridges echoing […]

Lewis Hamilton said the single day he most wishes he could replay is a quiet mountain walk he took with his bulldogs during the pandemic. A Moment Apart From the Grid In a recent social‑media clip, the 41‑year‑old Ferrari driver was asked to name one day he would relive. He dismissed grand‑prix highlights and spoke […]

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli set the fastest lap in final practice, clocking a 1:36.302‑second run that kept the Bahrain Grand Prix’s Sepang track in the elite club for this weekend. Mercedes shakes off a slow start The 2026 Silver Arrows returned with a heavily upgraded W17. After 2nd and 5th places in the first two session, […]

Lewis Hamilton’s Italian Grand Prix outfit drew attention as he arrived in a black suit and tan overcoat, echoing the style of a custom Khaite look. Outfit Components The seven‑time champion paired an all‑black suit with a tan overcoat, a black beret and black boots. The ensemble was crafted with stylist Eric McNeal and mirrors a […]

Lewis Hamilton praises Fernando Alonso’s contract extension Lewis Hamilton applauded Fernando Alonso after the Spaniard secured an Aston Martin deal that keeps him on the grid through 2027, igniting a flurry of comments across social‑media platforms ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix. Alonso, 46, will continue racing in Formula 1 for Aston Martin, becoming the oldest active driver in the […]

Mercedes returns to Sepang after nine years as George Russell receives a handmade scrapbook from Team GR63 Malaysia. Fan‑Made Tribute for Russell Neatly wrapped in a blue folder, the scrapbook contains handwritten notes, sketches, photographs and bespoke messages that fans stitched together at the entrance to Russell’s garage. The driver—dressed in a Mayweather‑style orange jacket—climbed […]

Charles Leclerc tops FP2 at Sepang, edging Isack Hadjar by 0.099s During second practice at the Sepang International Circuit, Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc clocked the quickest lap, surpassing Isack Hadjar by a slender 0.099s to claim the practice pole. Session Recap and Team Read‑i­ngs Kinetic pace from Leclerc was followed closely by Lando Norris, who posted […]

Friday’s practice at Sepang was marred by an unexpectedly rough tarmac, with lap times running up to 4.5 seconds slower than Pirelli’s simulation models, leading teams to adjust the balance of their cars and engines for a circuit that has not been run in a decade. Track Degradation Hits Performance After the monsoons bypassed the event, […]

Lewis Hamilton was issued a warning after blocking Audi’s Gabriel Bortoleto during Bahrain Grand Prix practice at Sepang. Unexpected Impeding at Turn 9 In the middle of the second free‑practice session, Hamilton’s car crossed onto Bortoleto’s racing line at the approach to Turn 9, forcing the Brazilian to divert. The move occurred at a closing speed of more […]

Max Verstappen topped the second free‑practice session for the Bahrain Grand Prix, clocking the fastest long‑run time on medium tyres and leaving rivals in close pursuit. Red Bull’s Dominant Long‑Run Pace Verstappen finished 0.19 seconds ahead of George Russell and 0.32 seconds faster than Charles Leclerc, establishing a clear gap over the front‑row teams even […]