Rain, tire gambles and Safety Cars made a mess of the Malaysian Grand Prix. Max Verstappen made the most of it, delivering Red Bull-Ford its first win of the season.
George Russell had the lead, the gap and apparently everything under control. Then Baku did what Baku does and handed Max Verstappen one final shot at stealing it.
Norris had the speed to win in Spain, but a badly timed Virtual Safety Car and slow pit stop left him third behind Antonelli and Verstappen.
A ruthless Ferrari strategy and vintage Lewis Hamilton pace ended Mercedes’ perfect season and brought victory No. 106.
A race packed with retirements, teammate battles and Safety Car drama ultimately belonged to a fearless teenager who calmly drove into Formula 1 history.
What began as a promising third-row launch turned into a mechanical nightmare as both McLaren drivers were stranded in the garage before the Chinese Grand Prix even started.
The Middle East loses its roar as F1 cancels Bahrain and Jeddah, but the championship hurtles on — China and Japan won’t let it nap.
Max Verstappen dominated the race; the stewards dominated the storyline—and McLaren paid the price.