F1 results: Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026

Here are the complete F1 results from race day at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, the 16th round of the F1 2026 season.

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen claimed his first win of the F1 2026 season in the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.

After a delayed start due to heavy rain, Verstappen fell behind the Mercedes pair of Kimi Antonelli and George Russell off the line.

However, the four-time world champion recovered to secure his first victory since the 2025 season finale in Abu Dhabi.

Antonelli finished second to extend his lead in the drivers’ standings, with Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton completing the podium in third.

Charles Leclerc came home fourth, with Isack Hadjar crossing the line in fifth after losing two positions in the closing stages.

Oscar Piastri was sixth for McLaren ahead of the Racing Bulls car of Liam Lawson in seventh.

Fernando Alonso was eighth as Aston Martin claimed its third points finish of the F1 2026 season, with Lando Norris ninth.

Racing Bulls driver Arvid Lindblad completed the top 10.

Elsewhere, George Russell’s title hopes suffered a further blow when he stopped behind the safety car in the closing stages.

Williams’ Alex Albon and Cadillac’s Valtteri Bottas also failed to reach the chequered flag.

A full report of the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia is available at the bottom of this article.

What are the F1 results from the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia?

Pos
Driver
Team
Time/Diff

1
Max Verstappen
Red Bull
55 Laps

2
Kimi Antonelli
Mercedes
+2.307

3
Lewis Hamilton
Ferrari
+4.919

4
Charles Leclerc
Ferrari
+7.258

5
Isack Hadjar
Red Bull
+8.571

6
Oscar Piastri
McLaren
+9.454

7
Liam Lawson
Racing Bulls
+12.753

8
Fernando Alonso
Aston Martin
+13.372

9
Lando Norris
McLaren
+13.993

10
Arvid Lindblad
Racing Bulls
+15.928

11
Nico Hulkenberg
Audi
+17.404

12
Lance Stroll
Aston Martin
+18.052

13
Franco Colapinto
Alpine
+18.997

14
Oliver Bearman
Haas
+22.305

15
Esteban Ocon
Haas
+22.532

16
Pierre Gasly
Alpine
+23.315

17
Carlos Sainz
Williams
+25.431

18
Gabriel Bortoleto
Audi
+28.233

19
Sergio Perez
Cadillac
+29.310

20
George Russell
Mercedes
6L

21
Alex Albon
Williams
14L

22
Valtteri Bottas
Cadillac
48L

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