Max Verstappen

Max Verstappen won the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia for Red Bull Racing, car 3, in 1:47:14.808 for 25 points. The official Formula 1 classification lists Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing first after 55 laps at Sepang International Circuit, Kuala Lumpur. His race time is 1:47:14.808 and the result awards 25 points. The official starting grid places him 1st, with a recorded grid time of 1:35.130. BBC Sport's race table, updated on 4 October 2026, lists his grid as 1, his pit stops as 3, and his fastest lap as 1:38.220, marked as the fastest overall lap. The event dates on the official result page are 2-4 October 2026. No other classified driver is given a smaller race time on the official result page.