Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia: Race Result

Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia: Race Result

4th October 2026 0 By Kamron Kent

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen claimed his first race win of the season at the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, and here is how the race ended.

Feature image credit: Getty Images // Red Bull Content Pool

Verstappen finally brought an end to his winless duck at the Malaysian Sepang International Circuit, Kimi Antonelli and Lewis Hamilton rounded out the podium.

Three drivers retired from the race, with Cadillac’s Valtteri Bottas being the first followed by William’s Alexander Albon before Mercedes’ George Russell shocked the race with his untimely retirement, taking another blow to the Briton’s championship chances.

So, what was the race result for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia?

Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia: Qualifying Result

Race result

22 – Valtteri Bottas, Cadillac – DNF

21 – Alexander Albon, Williams – DNF

20 – George Russell, Mercedes – DNF 

19 – Sergio Perez, Cadillac +29.310s

18 – Gabriel Bortoleto, Audi +28.233s

17 – Carlos Sainz, Williams +25.431s

16 – Pierre Gasly, Alpine +23.315s

15 – Esteban Ocon, Haas +22.532s

14 – Oliver Bearman, Haas +22.305s

13 – Franco Colapinto, Alpine +18.997s

12 – Lance Stroll, Aston Martin +18.052s

11 – Nico Hulkenberg, Audi +17.404s

10- Arvid Lindblad, Racing Bulls +15.928s

9 – Lando Norris, McLaren +13.993s

8 – Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin +13.372s

7 – Liam Lawson, Racing Bulls +12.753s

6 – Oscar Piastri, McLaren +9.454s

5 – Isack Hadjar, Red Bull Racing +8.571s

4 – Charles Leclerc, Ferrari +7.258s

3 – Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari +4.919s

2 – Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes +2.307s

1 – Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing

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