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F1 Bahrain GP at Sepang hit by delayed, suspended start

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Formula 1's 16th round of the 2026 season, branded as the Bahrain GP but held at Sepang in Malaysia, was thrown into chaos when the start was suspended. Lewis Hamilton was stranded on track and Charles Leclerc suffered a software glitch, forcing a late start. Max Verstappen took pole to end his wait, with George Russell risking further ground loss as the race unfolded before a global audience.

Why now: A chaotic, delayed and suspended race start at the Malaysia Grand Prix, with Verstappen on pole, is drawing worldwide attention across many countries' trending lists.

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F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia LIVE: Race updates, results, stream, highlights from 16th round of 2026 Formula 1 season at Sepang · Sky Sports
Verstappen ends pole wait at Bahrain GP in Malaysia but Russell risks losing more ground · The Guardian
Chicago White Sox: de 121 derrotas a la Serie Divisional de MLB · Récord
Verstappen and Hamilton’s Sepang showdown is free to watch on Apple TV in the US · Grande Prêmio
Sepang chaos: Hamilton stranded and Leclerc hit by software glitch as F1 start is suspended · Grande Prêmio
Formula 1 race in Malaysia starts late · Goal.com
Bahrain GP in Malaysia - Sunday, in photos Formula 1 · Motorsport.com
Motorsport: Beat the gridlock as SIC urges fans to arrive early · The Star

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