Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia: Harry Benjamin's driver ratings

Max Verstappen is sixth in the drivers' championship while Lewis Hamilton is third

Max Verstappen secured his first win of the 2026 season with victory at a chaotic Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.

Russell retired from the grand prix while in third place with a power unit failure.

Verstappen wins Bahrain GP in Malaysia after long delaysPublished4 hours ago

0:17'A lot of people didn't believe' - Verstappen on first win of 2026. 00:00:17, play video'A lot of people didn't believe' - Verstappen on first win of 2026

0:14'Another failure' - Russell retires in Bahrain GP. 00:00:14, play video'Another failure' - Russell retires in Bahrain GP

0:27'You have to play with the pain' 00:00:27, play video'You have to play with the pain'

1:35'It's emotional for me. I love this country' - Robertson on 100th cap. 00:01:35, play video'It's emotional for me. I love this country' - Robertson on 100th cap

0:32Thomas Tuchel on England's win against Croatia. 00:00:32, play videoThomas Tuchel on England's win against Croatia

0:53Republic of Ireland news conference ends abruptly amid accusations. 00:00:53, play videoRepublic of Ireland news conference ends abruptly amid accusations

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