Hamilton takes 3rd at Bahrain GP after engine glitch

He dropped to 18th place and 80 seconds off the lead.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 47m1 min read

💬 "I was like, ‘OK, I’m done. The race is really in trouble.’” From 18th and 80 seconds off the lead to finishing on th Via @LukeSmithF1 on X

What happened: Lewis Hamilton secured a podium finish in Malaysia following a comeback through the field. The Ferrari driver overcame an early slick-tire gamble to salvage the result.

Why it matters: Hamilton admitted he initially believed his race was finished when the setbacks occurred. The recovery secured crucial points for the team following a 93-minute weather delay at the Sepang International Circuit. Max Verstappen won the event.

What to watch: The paddock regroups for the next round of the 2026 regular season.

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@LukeSmithF1 2026-10-09T05:07:43.920786+00:00

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