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Mercedes driver George Russell was reported to be facing a grid penalty at the Singapore Grand Prix, more than a week after his victory in Azerbaijan. The available account did not specify the penalty or its reason.
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George Russell, the British Mercedes driver, was reported to have retired a few laps before the end of the Bahrain Grand Prix, which was held in Malaysia. The account characterized the result as another setback in his season.
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Max Verstappen won his first Formula 1 race of the season, taking the Bahrain Grand Prix at the Sepang Circuit in Malaysia for Red Bull. He finished ahead of championship leader Kimi Antonelli and Lewis Hamilton; George Russell retired, according to one report. Verstappen had started from pole position and was described as having controlled the race after an early fight.