Sepang International Circuit

McLaren chief Andrea Stella said the former F1 champion Lando Norris is losing 0.1‑0.2 seconds per lap due to a Mercedes power‑unit shortfall in straight‑line speed. Power‑unit diagnostics reveal subtle loss During the Baku weekend, Norris flagged a recurring deficit across the long swerve and front straight. Stella explained that the issue is not a […]

Lewis Hamilton chalked up the fastest lap of the Bahrain Grand Prix Saturday, clocking 1 min 35.428 s at Sepang to claim a front‑row grid spot beside Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. Ferrari’s front‑row resurgence after a six‑race gap The 28‑year‑old did not start from front row since Hungary last July, finishing fourth in the Saturday Q3 qualification before his rapid […]

Max Verstappen secured pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix, his first top‑line time since the 2025 Abu Dhabi finale. Stunning Qualifying Performance The Dutchman topped the time sheets, beating Lewis Hamilton by almost 0.3 seconds. That lap also marked Red Bull’s first pole under the partnership with Ford’s power unit. Grid Adjustments Isack Hadjar […]

Mika Hakkinen returned to the F1 cockpit today at the Allwyn x McLaren Racing: Live in Athens event outside the Olympic Athletic Center (OAKA). Event Highlights The former McLaren driver will steer the iconic MP4/6 around a bespoke track layout, with fans queued for simulators that mirror the experience of the 2025 constructors‑champion MCL39. “We’re going to […]

Kimi Antonelli takes third on the Bahrain Formula 1 grid, a berth secured after Isack Hadjar received a five‑place penalty for the race. Qualifying was a study in near‑success Antonelli had the most potential of any driver in the session, topping a FT3 that looked promising. Yet straight‑line speed deficits and tyre management woes meant Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton […]

McLaren’s Lando Norris slid to sixth on the Bahrain Grand Prix grid after a power‑unit shortfall kept him six‑tenths behind pole‑setter Max Verstappen. Qualifying Lost Grid Position Norris set 1:35.757 in Sepang, a margin of 0.005 seconds behind teammate Oscar Piastri, who qualified seventh. The time was six‑tenths slower than Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, underlining […]

Red Bull’s Isack Hadjar receives a five‑place drive‑through penalty for installing a fresh power‑unit component beyond his allowance. Penalty Breakdown Isack Hadjar (Red Bull) – 5‑place penalty for using an unallocated component. Franco Colapinto (Alpine) – 15‑place penalty broken down into: 5 places for a collision in Baku. 10 places for fitting a new V6 […]

Mercedes failed to translate their Sepang upgrade package into track advantage, as Kimi Antonelli scored fourth on the grid and George Russell slipped to eighth. Upgrade gains don’t carry over to Bahrain Mercedes added a sizeable upgrade package to the W17 in anticipation of the Bahrain Grand Prix. Despite strong power and straight-line speed on […]

Max Verstappen secured pole for the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang, outpacing Lewis Hamilton by 0.298 seconds. Front Row Feud Ignites at Sepang Verstappen began the season with a razor‑thin victory in qualifying, the first of 2026 he had claimed for his Red Bull team. Hamilton crossed the line 0.298 seconds behind, setting the […]

Charles Leclerc, the Ferrari Formula 1 driver, admitted that hand‑drawn pictures from young fans are the most touching gifts he has ever received. Pages of Gratitude During a social‑media interview posted by the Maranello outfit, Leclerc explained that while all fan presents hold sentimental value, drawings stand out for their uniqueness. “I think what probably makes me […]