Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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FIA admits software bug left Verstappen and Hamilton stranded in Malaysia formation lap chaos
A software glitch in Formula 1's new hybrid machinery caused multiple cars, including those of Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, to stall during the formation lap at Sepang, delaying the Bahrain Grand Prix by 53 minutes. The FIA's Nikolas Tombazis blamed insufficient wet-weather testing of the power unit software.
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FIA explains software bug that halted F1 cars on formation lap at Malaysian GP
A software glitch in Formula 1's new hybrid power units caused multiple cars, including those of Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, to lose throttle response during the formation lap in Sepang, delaying the Malaysian GP by over 50 minutes.
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Antonelli stretches championship lead to 84 points as Russell suffers engine failure in Malaysia
Kimi Antonelli finished second at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia while Mercedes team-mate George Russell was forced to retire with an engine failure, extending Antonelli's championship advantage to 84 points ahead of the Singapore round.
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Norris salvages two points in Bahrain as McLaren's speed deficit costs him two-tenths per lap
Lando Norris finished ninth at the Bahrain Grand Prix after a chaotic race that included a tyre strategy error and a safety car incident, with the 2025 champion admitting McLaren's straightline speed deficit is costing him nearly two-tenths of a second every lap.
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Russell's power unit failure at Malaysian GP leaves title deficit at 84 points
George Russell was running in the top three at Sepang when a power unit failure ended his race before the final restart, extending his championship deficit to team-mate Kimi Antonelli to 84 points.
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Russell's power unit failure in Bahrain leaves Wolff 'massively annoyed' as title gap widens
George Russell retired from a likely podium finish at the Bahrain Grand Prix after a power unit failure on lap 50, leaving Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff furious and Russell 84 points adrift of championship leader Kimi Antonelli.
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Modric declares himself 'ashamed for first time in 20 years' after Croatia's 7-0 collapse against England
Luka Modric delivered a scathing verdict on Croatia's 7-0 Nations League defeat to England, saying it was the first time in his two-decade international career he had felt ashamed after a match.
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Olise, an essential but discreet France player at odds with Cherki
Michael Olise scored a decisive free kick against Italy (1-1) and is establishing himself as a key France player. However, according to L'Équipe, the Bayern Munich star has tense relations with Rayan Cherki and remains a difficult figure to read in the dressing room.
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Verstappen overcomes power failure at start to seal Red Bull's first win of 2026
Max Verstappen recovered from a temporary loss of power off the line in Bahrain to claim his first victory of the 2026 season, delivering Red Bull's maiden win with its own in-house power unit.
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Verstappen ends Red Bull's winless run as Russell's title bid suffers cruel Sepang blow
Max Verstappen claimed Red Bull's first victory of the 2026 season at the Malaysian Grand Prix, ending a near-winless year for the team, while George Russell's championship challenge was derailed by a late engine failure at Sepang.
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Tuchel hails Bournemouth's Alex Scott as 'complete package' after England rout Croatia 7-0
Alex Scott impressed on his first England start as Thomas Tuchel's side demolished Croatia 7-0 in Rijeka. The Bournemouth midfielder earned high praise from his manager, with Kane and Saka both scoring twice.
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Zidane praises Olise, "natural game leader" ahead of France-Belgium in Nations League
On the eve of the France-Belgium clash in the Nations League (matchday 4), Zinédine Zidane praised Michael Olise's performances, who has scored one goal and provided one assist in the first three matches.
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Zebo backs Munster to carry Bulls comeback confidence into Ulster away test
Simon Zebo says Munster will head to Belfast full of belief after a youthful side overturned the Bulls 26-22 at Thomond Park on Saturday, with debutant Charlie O'Shea scoring twice in a Player of the Match performance.
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Verstappen snatches first 2026 win as chaos and Russell's retirement rock Sepang
Max Verstappen claimed his first victory of the 2026 Formula 1 season at a rain-hit Bahrain Grand Prix held in Malaysia, surviving a 90-minute delay and a chaotic race at Sepang while title contender George Russell was eliminated by a late technical failure.
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England demolish Croatia 7-0 to send a statement to Europe under Tuchel
England produced their most emphatic performance of the Thomas Tuchel era, thrashing Croatia 7-0 in Rijeka. Jude Bellingham scored and assisted three, while Harry Kane moved to 89 international goals.
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Anthony Gordon stuns Spanish media with goal and assist in England's 7-0 demolition of Croatia
Anthony Gordon scored and set up another as England crushed Croatia 7-0 in the UEFA Nations League in Rijeka, with Spanish outlets calling it a 'Gordon show' and praising the Barcelona winger's eight goal contributions in seven international appearances.
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Yamal strikes inside six minutes again as Spain edge past Czechia to sit one point from quarters
Lamine Yamal scored for the third consecutive Nations League game inside six minutes as Spain beat Czechia 3-1 in Oviedo on Saturday, maintaining a perfect group campaign and moving to within one point of the quarter-finals.
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Red flag halts wet Bahrain GP as Hamilton, Verstappen and Bortoleto hit by power unit gremlins
The 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix at Malaysia's Sepang circuit was suspended before it could begin after multiple cars, including Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari and Max Verstappen's Red Bull, suffered power unit problems during wet formation laps following a tropical thunderstorm.
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Bellingham's hat-trick of assists drives England to Croatia's worst ever defeat
Jude Bellingham scored once and set up three more as England thrashed Croatia 7-0 in Rijeka on Saturday, their heaviest ever defeat. Spanish media, including Marca and Goal, hailed the Real Madrid midfielder as arguably the best player in the world.
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Thunderstorm delays Bahrain GP in Malaysia start as lightning strikes Sepang
A sudden tropical thunderstorm forced FIA race control to delay the start of the Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang, Malaysia. The downpour, accompanied by lightning, also marks the first wet-weather test for F1's all-new 2026 generation of cars.
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