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Verstappen wins rain-hit 2026 F1 season opener in Bahrain
Original: Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Max Verstappen wins first race of 2026 F1 season in wild, rain-hit Grand Prix as Lewis Hamilton surges back
Max Verstappen won the first race of the 2026 Formula 1 season, taking the Bahrain Grand Prix, which was run in wet, chaotic conditions. Lewis Hamilton charged back through the field in a strong recovery drive. The rain-affected race produced plenty of drama, making it a talking point as the new F1 campaign gets underway.
Why now: The opening race of a new F1 season always draws major attention, and the rain-hit chaos plus Hamilton's comeback added to the buzz.
Max VerstappenLewis HamiltonFormula 1Bahrain Grand Prix
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