Verstappen Wins, Russell's Championship Hopes Dashed With DNF (2026 Bahrain In Malaysia Reaction)

In 2017, Max Verstappen celebrated his birthday winning the Malaysian Grand Prix. In 2026, Max Verstappen celebrated his birthday winning the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. Time is a flat circle. In today's episode, Kathryn breaks down: -The FIA screw-up that robbed us of an actual rain race, and why current Formula 1 cars are too reliant on software to manufacture racing -What Verstappen's win means for Red Bull's new power unit manufacturer, Ford Powertrains -How Kimi Antonelli's P2 was damage limitation after Mercedes' failed upgrades -Lewis Hamilton took the long way to a P3 finish, starting the wet race on slicks -And how he and teammate Charles Leclerc are probably the most exhausted drivers on the grid following that race -What George Russell's power unit failure means for his 2026 Driver's Championship hopes -Aston Martin's breakthrough finish that left Lando Norris stuck behind Fernando Alonso -How Aston Martin vs. Williams might be the Constructor's battle no one saw coming -Why Sepang needs to become a regular fixture on the F1 calendar -And more Other Episodes Kathryn Referenced: F101 Spring Break Sprint Playlist:    • F101: Spring Break Sprint   F101 Spring Break Sprint Episode 13 (Nigel Mansell's Title Charge):    • 13 Years To Nigel Mansell's World Driver's...   2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia Predictions:    • Will Max Verstappen Repeat In Sepang? (202...   Follow Going Off Track: Instagram:   / going.off.track   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7wwpnAM... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... YouTube:    / @goingofftrackwithkathrynemily