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Verstappen wins chaotic Malaysian GP at Sepang

Red Bull driver claims first victory of the season after mixed-conditions thriller in Malaysia.

Sources: AS, Stadium Astro, ABC, Autosport and 4 more8 sources ↓|· 1 min read
Verstappen wins chaotic Malaysian GP at Sepang
Photo: Stadium Astro

KEY POINTS

  • Verstappen wins Malaysian GP at Sepang for first victory of 2026 season
  • Antonelli claims maiden F1 podium with second place for Mercedes
  • Hamilton recovers from failed soft-tyre start to finish third for Ferrari
  • Alonso holds eighth against faster McLaren of Norris
  • Russell retirement damages title hopes

Max Verstappen won the Malaysian Grand Prix at Sepang on Sunday, securing his first victory of the season after a race defined by shifting weather and strategic gambles. The Red Bull driver started on intermediate tyres, a decisive call that allowed him to pass Kimi Antonelli for the lead on lap 13 and control the restart following a late safety car period.

Mercedes rookie Antonelli held second place to claim his maiden Formula 1 podium finish. Lewis Hamilton recovered from a disastrous Ferrari strategy call to finish third, having started on soft tyres and dropped to the back of the field before charging through the order.

“It is a really nice one after the year we have had and the progression we have made. I am incredibly proud of everyone.”

— Max Verstappen

Fernando Alonso drove a defensive masterclass to secure eighth place for Aston Martin, holding off a much faster Lando Norris in the closing stages. Carlos Sainz finished 17th after a difficult weekend for Williams.

The result deals a severe blow to George Russell's championship aspirations after the Mercedes driver retired from the race. Verstappen's win at Sepang comes nine years after his previous Malaysian Grand Prix victory at the same circuit in 2017.

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#Motorsport#Championship#Weather#Technology

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