Max Verstappen wins his first race of season at Bahrain GP after rain delay causes chaos – as it happened

Max Verstappen broke his 2026 duck as wet weather caused chaos in Malaysia and George Russell saw his title hopes go up in smoke Tyres: Tyre degradation has been one of the big talking points throughout the weekend, and with the rain threatening to shake things up, it is worth taking another look at what could prove crucial if the track starts to dry.

The circuit’s naturally abrasive surface is already putting plenty of…