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A massive recovery drive from Charles
[Ferrari] That’s P3 in the Bahrain GP for Lewis!
[Post Race Discussion Thread] 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia
Welcome to the Post Race Discussion Thread! 🇲🇾
A podium for Lewis HAMILTON in Malaysia!
🔴 Ferrari Results:
| Pos | Driver | Time / Gap |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Lewis HAMILTON | +4.919 |
| 4 | Charles LECLERC | +7.258 |
🏆 Race Podium:
| Pos | Driver | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Max VERSTAPPEN | Red Bull Racing |
| 🥈 | Kimi ANTONELLI | Mercedes |
| 🥉 | Lewis HAMILTON 🔴 | Ferrari |
🔧 Ferrari Strategy:
| Driver | Stint | Tyre | Laps | Pit stop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles LECLERC | 1 | 🔴 Soft | 1-1 | Start |
| Charles LECLERC | 2 | 🟢 Intermediate | 2-3 | — |
| Charles LECLERC | 3 | 🔴 Soft | 4-9 | 38.0s in lane (lap 3) |
| Charles LECLERC | 4 | 🔴 Soft | 10-43 | 28.6s in lane (lap 9) |
| Charles LECLERC | 5 | 🔴 Soft | 44-55 | 28.1s in lane (lap 43) |
| Lewis HAMILTON | 1 | 🔴 Soft | 1-1 | Start |
| Lewis HAMILTON | 2 | 🟡 Medium | 2-43 | — |
| Lewis HAMILTON | 3 | 🔴 Soft | 44-55 | 28.0s in lane (lap 43) |
Times marked "in lane" are the time spent in the pit lane, entry to exit. They are shown because no stationary stop time was published for this race.
🚨 Race Events:
| Lap | Event |
|---|---|
| 1 | 🟡 Safety car deployed |
| 9 | 🟡 Safety car deployed |
| 12 | 🟢 Safety car in this lap |
| 12 | 🟡 Safety car deployed |
| 43 | 🟡 Virtual safety car |
| 45 | 🟡 Safety car deployed |
| 48 | 🟡 Safety car deployed |
| 51 | 🟢 Safety car in this lap |
| 51 | 🟡 Safety car deployed |
| 55 | 🏁 Chequered flag |
Updated WDC Standings:
| Pos | Driver | Points | Gap to P1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrea Kimi Antonelli | 302 | — |
| 2 | George Russell | 236 | -66 |
| 3 | Lewis Hamilton 🔴 | 199 | -103 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc 🔴 | 179 | -123 |
Updated WCC Standings:
| Pos | Team | Points | Gap to P1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercedes | 538 | — |
| 2 | Ferrari 🔴 | 378 | -160 |
| 3 | McLaren | 306 | -232 |
📋 Full Classification:
| Pos | Driver | Team | Time / Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max VERSTAPPEN | Red Bull Racing | 1:47:14.808 |
| 2 | Kimi ANTONELLI | Mercedes | +2.307 |
| 3 | Lewis HAMILTON 🔴 | Ferrari | +4.919 |
| 4 | Charles LECLERC 🔴 | Ferrari | +7.258 |
| 5 | Isack HADJAR | Red Bull Racing | +8.571 |
| 6 | Oscar PIASTRI | McLaren | +9.454 |
| 7 | Liam LAWSON | Racing Bulls | +12.753 |
| 8 | Fernando ALONSO | Aston Martin | +13.372 |
| 9 | Lando NORRIS | McLaren | +13.993 |
| 10 | Arvid LINDBLAD | Racing Bulls | +15.928 |
| 11 | Nico HULKENBERG | Audi | +17.404 |
| 12 | Lance STROLL | Aston Martin | +18.052 |
| 13 | Franco COLAPINTO | Alpine | +18.997 |
| 14 | Oliver BEARMAN | Haas F1 Team | +22.305 |
| 15 | Esteban OCON | Haas F1 Team | +22.532 |
| 16 | Pierre GASLY | Alpine | +23.315 |
| 17 | Carlos SAINZ | Williams | +25.431 |
| 18 | Gabriel BORTOLETO | Audi | +28.233 |
| 19 | Sergio PEREZ | Cadillac | +29.310 |
| DNF | George RUSSELL | Mercedes | — |
| DNF | Alexander ALBON | Williams | — |
| DNF | Valtteri BOTTAS | Cadillac | — |
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Lewis told the Pitwall that it is still wet before the formation lap even.
Lewis Hamilton extends the record for most podium finishes at the Sepang Circuit in F1 history (7)
This is only 20hp and this shows it well, Tifosi aren’t as far behind if you drive like Lewis
So the car now looks beautifully balanced. Look how much confidence Lewis now has on the brakes to do his signature late braking and it still beats Verstappen to this day.
We have underrated our car somewhat as with the right driver it is very close. 20HP is probably correct with the deficit. Lewis loves flowing tracks like this as it allows him to adapt his lines and adapt his approaches to apex’s.
The regulations robbed us of a showdown and our strategy lacked but don’t get it twisted. There’s an opportunity here for Ferrari and Leclerc and Lewis can utilise this with their ability.
Best two drivers on the grid. Today we were rescued embarrassment from Lewis’ ability in the rain though on slicks.
BBC SPORT on X An incredible comeback drive from Lewis Hamilton! 🔥 After falling to P18 on soft tyres while most of the grid started on intermediates, Hamilton charged back through the field to finish P3.
"Insanity from start to finish. Still, we pushed through it all. Shout out to the team and to the fans. Good to see you, Malaysia. Hope to be back soon 🇲🇾❤️🔥" - [Lewis Hamilton via Instagram]
Start delayed at Sepang
it’s a LOT of rain at the #BahrainGP
What do you say to tire degradation?
What a stint that was!!! 🐐