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Verstappen wins Bahrain GP in Malaysia after long delays

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Max Verstappen takes his and Red Bull's first win of the year with a dominant drive in a dramatic Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia that started amid chaotic and unprecedented scenes.

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Section: Formula 1
By: Andrew Benson
Published: Oct 4, 2026, 10:32 AM UTC

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#verstappen #wins #bahrain #malaysia #long

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Bahrain Grand Prix

Motorsport event

The Bahrain Grand Prix, officially known as the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix for sponsorship reasons or in 2026 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, is a Formula One motor racing event held in Bahrain. The inaugural race took place at the Bahrain International Circuit on 4 April 2004. It was the first Formula One Grand Prix held in the Middle East and was awarded the FIA’s prize for “Best Organised Grand Prix”.

Red Bull

Brand of energy drinks

Red Bull is a brand of energy drinks created and owned by the Austrian company Red Bull GmbH. It had a global market share of 13% in the energy drink market in 2023 and was the third most valuable soft drink brand in 2021, behind Coca-Cola and Pepsi. Since its launch in 1987, more than 100 billion cans of Red Bull have been sold worldwide, including over 13.9 billion in 2025.

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