Verstappen wins chaotic Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang, Antonelli and Hamilton complete podium

The Red Bull driver had started from pole but made a poor getaway on intermediate tyres, allowing Mercedes pair Kimi Antonelli and George Russell to sweep past him in the wet opening laps.

The race turned in Verstappen’s favour after Valtteri Bottas spun into the gravel on lap nine, bringing out the safety car as the rapidly drying circuit prompted most of the field to switch to slick tyres.

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