Max Verstappen took pole position at the Bahrain Grand Prix held in Malaysia, ahead of George Russell.

The entities involved

• Max Verstappen →

  Dutch and Belgian racing driver

  • Kimi Antonelli won the title and shared a podium with Lewis Hamilton, while Max Verstappen secured a victory ahead of Ferrari.Thu 01:02
  • Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton competed in a Formula One race on November 2, 2026.Mon 18:13
• George Russell →

  British racing driver (born 1998)

  Nothing else this week.

• Malaysia →

  country in Southeast Asia

  • Najib Razak is a Malaysian convict, Aliran accepts donations via CIMB, and Anwar Ibrahim urges adherence to the rule of law.Sat 01:11
  • Malaysia is exploring its geothermal energy potential, with high temperatures recorded near Sembawang.Fri 21:08

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• Max Verstappen was cited by the FIA president regarding the United States Grand Prix being hosted in Austin, Texas.Oct 23
• George Russell competed in races in Abu Dhabi and the US Grand Prix in Austin on October 23, 2026.Oct 23
• Verstappen had an incident with Lawson, while Leclerc qualified ahead of him, and Norris finished ahead of Hadjar in the race.Oct 31