F1 analysis: Bahrain GP in Malaysia - Five talking points including Russell, Antonelli and Verstappen
Formula 1 is heading back to Malaysia this weekend for what should be a really interesting Bahrain Grand Prix.
The race will take place at the Sepang International Circuit, which has not hosted an F1 race since 2017.
There are already quite a few things to look forward to, especially with the championship battle getting closer and the unpredictable Malaysian weather potentially playing a part.
George Russell is coming off a big win in Azerbaijan, while his Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli is still leading the Drivers' Championship.
Max Verstappen is also looking for his first win of the season.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Elliot Desage looks at five things to look out for this weekend.
Formula 1 confirms Malaysia return as Sepang added to 2026 calendar for Bahrain Grand Prix
Formula 1 has confirmed that the Sepang International Circuit will return to the calendar later this year after Malaysia was announced as the host venue for the postponed Bahrain Grand Prix.
The race, officially titled the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, will take place from October 2-4, filling the gap left after the original Bahrain event was postponed earlier this season due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
The revised schedule remains subject to final agreements and approval from the FIA World Motor Sport Council.
2025 Bahrain GP talking points: Oscar Piastri’s championship statement, Red Bull in crisis, George Russell’s heroics and more
Following a pretty dull weekend in Japan, F1 fans were hopeful that the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix would serve up an exciting show, with more opportunities for overtaking and a wider variety of tyre strategies.
Thankfully, Bahrain did not disappoint - with frequent battles up and down the grid, and a safety car restart only adding more drama to what was already a more interesting race than Japan after just the opening few laps.
Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer Henry Eccles takes a look at the biggest talking points to come out of a thrilling Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday, April 13.
Oscar Piastri storms to Bahrain pole as McLaren's momentum builds
Oscar Piastri delivered a masterclass under the Sakhir lights, clinching his second career pole position at the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Fractured focus: Charles Leclerc charts his own course as Ferrari leans into Lewis Hamilton
As Formula 1 heads to Bahrain, internal tensions rise at Ferrari with Charles Leclerc diverging from Lewis Hamilton’s path amid early-season struggles.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo breaks down the situation and what it could mean for the Scuderia moving forward.