F1 stages Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia after calendar shuffle

Russell arrives off pole-to-win in Baku

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 37m1 min read

What happened: The field shifts from Baku to Malaysia for the rescheduled Bahrain Grand Prix. George Russell took pole and the win in Baku ahead of Max Verstappen.

Why it matters: Baku reshuffled the order behind Russell, with Isack Hadjar taking third from fourth on the grid. Charles Leclerc slipped from second in qualifying to fourth at the flag.

By the numbers: Baku top five: Russell, Verstappen, Hadjar, Leclerc, Kimi Antonelli. Hadjar gained one grid spot; Leclerc lost two.

What to watch: Teams get one turnaround before cars roll in Malaysia for the relocated round.

Sources

Motorsport.com 2026-09-30T15:56:38.528526+00:00

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