Verstappen heads into humid Singapore GP after chaotic Bahrain win

At the Sepang Circuit in Malaysia, Max Verstappen earned his first chequered flag of the year when the Bahrain Grand Prix finally resumed after a one-and-a-half-hour pause caused by a wet-condition software error. The glitch left several cars, including Verstappen’s, immobilised and led to a chaotic formation lap with cars lining up five-wide. Despite the turmoil, Verstappen described the win as "amazing" after a recent floor upgrade and better understanding of the new car.

Forecasts predict thunderstorms that could affect Singapore’s sprint, qualifying and night Grand Prix, a venue known for extreme heat, humidity and limited overtaking opportunities. Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli finished runner-up, while teammate George Russell expressed deep disappointment after a power-unit failure while he was third with five laps remaining. Lewis Hamilton, who started on unsuitable dry tyres, fought back to claim third place, praising the effort of his team and his own resilience.