
Departure postponed due to rain and technical problems. Verstappen wins ahead of Antonelli and Hadjar, Russell withdraws.
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The Malaysian GP in Sepang started more than an hour and a half late due to heavy rain and technical problems with the single-seater software.
First the monsoon made the track impassable for a long time, then sudden problems with the software of several single-seaters forced the start of the Bahrain Formula 1 GP which takes place on the Sepang circuit in Malaysia to be postponed by over an hour and a half. Especially Verstappen and Hamilton, who started on the front row, but also Leclerc, were affected by the technical problem, probably due to the very low speeds behind the safety car during the first start with the rain still pouring down. The race restarted at 10.40 Italian time, with the immediate carousel for changing the tires from wet to slick.
Super start for those who have fitted rain tyres. The GP starts from the 3rd lap after the two to test the tires behind the safety car after the postponement due to rain and technical problems on the formation lap
Ferrari disaster at the start with Leclerc immediately forced to pit stop in 22nd position while Hamilton on slicks was 17th.
On lap six Verstappen overtakes Russell and chases Antonelli
On lap Antonelli rejects Verstappen's attack and keeps the lead. Third Russell The track is still wet Leclerc, forced to immediately pit stop to change tyres, moves up to 16th place, Hamilton on slicks is 18th
Safety car on lap 10 due to Bottas' exit, drivers take advantage of changing tires except Hamilton and Norris
Once the safety car ran out on lap 13, Verstappen took advantage and overtook Antonelli, who was also overtaken by Russell. Hamilton 11th, Leclerc 14th
Lap 17: Verstappen in the lead, ahead of Russell and Antonelli. Hamilton ninth, Leclerc 12th
Lap 20: Verstappen in the lead, ahead of Russell and Antonelli. Hamilton seventh, Leclerc 12th
Lap 22: Verstappen in the lead, ahead of Antonelli and Russell. Hamilton fifth, Leclerc 10th
Lap 26: Verstappen in the lead, ahead of Antonelli and Russell. Hamilton fifth, Leclerc 9th
Lap 31: Verstappen in the lead, ahead of Antonelli and Russell. Hamilton fifth, Leclerc 11th
Lap 35: Verstappen in the lead, ahead of Antonelli and Russell. Hamilton fifth, Leclerc sixth
Lap 43: Verstappen in the lead, ahead of Antonelli and Russell. Hamilton fifth, Leclerc sixth.
Virtual safety car due to Albon going off the road, pit stop for Verstappen who returns behind Antonelli. Hamilton also comes out and rejoins in sixth place, pit stop Leclerc rejoins in ninth
On lap 45 the safety car comes in, there will be a restart. Verstappen in the lead, ahead of Antonelli and Russell. Hamilton fifth, Leclerc sixth
On lap 50, Russell retires due to a technical problem. Verstappen in the lead, ahead of Antonelli and Hadjarl. Hamilton fourth, Leclerc fifth
The safety car is over

Max Verstappen comments on his victory in the Bahrain GP held in Sepang, Malaysia. The driver expresses satisfaction with the team's progress after a difficult start to the season, describing the management of the race and the overtaking of the Mercedes.

Kimi Antonelli finished the race in Sepang in second place, calling it the best possible result and an important placing for the World Championship, although he admitted that he suffered more than usual.

The president of the FIGC Giovanni Malagò has requested legal opinions from important experts, including Sabino Cassese and Bernardo Giorgio Mattarella, to avoid the administration of the Football Federation.

Max Verstappen won the Bahrain GP held in Sepang, ahead of Kimi Antonelli and Lewis Hamilton. The race, affected by bad weather and a long delay, saw the withdrawal of George Russell, allowing Antonelli to increase his lead in the standings.

George Russell's retirement in the Bahrain GP allows Kimi Antonelli to extend his standings to +84. On the podium Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton with Ferrari, Leclerc fourth.

Max Verstappen on Red Bull won the Bahrain GP, held at the Sepang circuit in Malaysia due to bad weather. Second Kimi Antonelli on Mercedes and third Lewis Hamilton on Ferrari.