The Bahrain Grand Prix relocated to Malaysia after Middle East conflict forced a quick pivot, and Sepang delivered: 261,000 fans across the weekend, 103,000 on race day—both circuit records. F1 hasn't touched Sepang since 2017, but the temporary move, organized in two months, turned into a sold-out homecoming.
Max Verstappen claimed his first win of the season and Red Bull Powertrains' maiden victory, ending a drought unthinkable a year ago. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli finished second for Mercedes, extending his cushion, while Lewis Hamilton rounded out the podium for Ferrari.
The logistical scramble paid off—Bahrain's organizers transplanted their race infrastructure and cultural presence to Southeast Asia without losing the thread. Singapore closes the triple-header next weekend, where Antonelli will look to keep Verstappen's resurgence from building steam.
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