Edd Straw

Motorsport writer Edd Straw has published his driver rankings for the Malaysian Grand Prix at Sepang, assessing the full field against their circumstances. The race featured wet weather, difficult tyre choices, a software bug causing chaos, and multiple safety cars, making the rankings especially hard to call. Straw's final verdict judges each driver's performance relative to their equipment and conditions.

The Race's Edd Straw has published his driver rankings following the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix, part of his regular Formula 1 ratings series. The headline contains a confusing reference to Malaysia, which does not match the Bahrain round, so the precise details of the rankings and where the race took place remain unclear from available information.

The latest episode of The Race F1 Podcast asks whether Formula 1 should have avoided what commentators are calling its Malaysia farce. Edd Straw is joined by Jon Noble and Scott Mitchell-Malm to discuss the Malaysia-hosted Bahrain Grand Prix, examining the decisions that led to the situation and how the sport handled it. Fans and pundits are weighing in on whether the race should have gone ahead in that form.

The Race's Edd Straw has published his driver rankings for the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix, assessing how each Formula 1 driver performed in the race. The feature orders the full field based on pace, execution and results across the weekend, following the format of his regular post-race rankings that spark debate among fans.