Verstappen takes first season win after rain‑delayed Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia

The Bahrain Grand Prix was held at Sepang International Circuit after a severe downpour forced the start to be postponed by more than an hour and a half. When the race finally began, teams that chose dry‑condition tyres found the still‑wet track difficult. Max Verstappen claimed victory, giving him his first win of the season. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli was among the drivers mentioned in the race outcome, and the result reshapes the early championship battle.