Reviewing the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia

Megan Schuster and Spanners break down the rain-soaked, delay-filled 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang, where Max Verstappen earned his first victory of the season ahead of Kimi Antonelli and Lewis Hamilton. They examine the FIA software failure that forced a lengthy restart, the grid’s split wet-tire gamble, Ferrari’s costly strategy decisions, Hamilton’s improbable recovery from 15th to the podium, and the late safety-car sequence that shaped the finish.

(00:00) Intro

(03:37) Delays, delays, delays

(05:54) Silly cars need a software update

(14:10) Which tires to use

(31:19) Albon’s crash

(41:20) Mercedes has upgrade troubles

Hosts: Meg Schuster, Spanners Ready

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

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