The 16th round of the 2026 Formula 1 season takes place in Malaysia due to geopolitical conditions in the Middle East.
Key facts
- •The Bahrain Grand Prix is being hosted in Malaysia at the Sepang circuit.
- •Max Verstappen starts from pole position with Lewis Hamilton beside him.
- •Championship leader Andrea Kimi Antonelli qualified in third place.
- •George Russell will start the race from the seventh position.
- •The race is the 16th round of the 2026 Formula 1 season.
The Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix is being held at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia, a change necessitated by the geopolitical situation in the Middle East. Max Verstappen secured pole position for the race and will start alongside Lewis Hamilton on the front row.
By the numbers
16th
round of the 2026 Formula 1 season
10:00
start time in Bulgarian time
Grid Positions and Championship Standings
Championship leader Andrea Kimi Antonelli is set to start from the third position on the grid. His Mercedes teammate and primary rival, George Russell, qualified in seventh place.
Race Details
This event serves as the 16th round of the 2026 Formula 1 season. The race is scheduled to begin at 10:00 Bulgarian time.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Sportal.bg.
