2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia: Preview and Predictions

For the first time since 2017, Formula 1 is in Malaysia for the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix, but who will conquer the Sepang International Circuit? Can Max Verstappen repeat his 2017 win? Will George Russell or Kimi Antonelli take another victory? And will the likes of Ferrari and McLaren challenge for the top spot in Sepang? In this week’s preview, I run through the usual track stats, talk tyres and make some predictions. Plus, Colapinto will serve a grid penalty, Norris apologises, Vasseur gets Ferrari backing and Aston Martin confirms its 2027 driver line-up. If you’d like to support my work, then consider becoming a channel member, joining my Patreon or buying me a coffee: Patreon:   / formulasean   Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/formulaseanf1 Most images are provided by XPB Images via https://xpbimages.com/. All other photo/video content is sourced from teams’ media areas. 2026 Teams and Drivers McLaren: Lando Norris & Oscar Piastri Mercedes: George Russell & Kimi Antonelli Red Bull: Max Verstappen & Isack Hadjar Ferrari: Charles Leclerc & Lewis Hamilton Aston Martin: Fernando Alonso & Lance Stroll Williams: Alex Albon & Carlos Sainz Alpine: Pierre Gasly & Franco Colapinto Racing Bulls: Liam Lawson & Arvid Lindblad Haas: Esteban Ocon & Oliver Bearman Audi: Nico Hulkenberg & Gabriel Bortoleto Cadillac: Sergio Perez & Valtteri Bottas #F1 #BahrainGP #MalaysianGP This channel is unofficial and is in no way associated with Formula 1 companies. F1, FORMULA ONE, FORMULA 1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX and related marks are trademarks of Formula One Licensing B.V.