#f1 #formula1 - What Happened to Mercedes' Upgrades, Max Dominates | Bahrain Grand Prix 2026: Autosport

3 October 2026

Max Verstappen has become the first non Mercedes driver to take pole in 2026, at a track where Mercedes themselves brought their biggest upgrade package of the year so far, so what went wrong for them? Jake Boxall-Legge explains. Joining Max on the front row is Lewis Hamilton, some 3 tenths down, with the Ferrari driver getting better and better throughout the sessions. Jake also looks forward to the race tomorrow, with strategy on the massively high degradation surface playing a key role. #f1 #formula1

#f1 #formula1 - Mercedes in Trouble? Tyre Deg Dominates Sepang Practice | Bahrain Grand Prix 2026: Autosport

2 October 2026

Tyre degradation was the order of the day in free practice 1 and free practice 2, with the teams and drivers still getting used to the highly abrasive surface. Red Bull looks most comfortable, with Max Verstappen topping FP1, while the Mercedes duo of George Russell and Kimi Antonelli languishing in the midfield after the day's running. With Mercedes major upgrade package this weekend, everyone was expecting more, as Jake Boxall-Legge explains...

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#Formula1 #F1 #BahrainGP - 70 Days: Solving Sepang (4 October 2026): McLaren Racing & Gemini

28 September 2026

When The Bahrain Grand Prix was announced to take place in Malaysia a mere 70 days out, a lot had to be done for the team to prepare. Introducing Episode 1 of our multi-part docuseries: 70 Days, following the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team in their journey to the Bahrain GP in Malaysia, with help from ‪@GoogleGemini‬ Gemini sequences are shortened and screen images simulated.

PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit

McLaren Racing faces a logistical race against time to prepare for the addition of the Sepang circuit to the Formula 1 calendar. Team members collaborate across departments, utilizing Google Gemini to analyze historical data and streamline operations, while drivers focus on the physical and technical preparation required for this challenging new addition to the triple-header.

The 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix (officially known as the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026) is a Formula One motor race scheduled to be held on 4 October 2026 at the Sepang International Circuit