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Race Verdict · Bahrain GP at Sepang

The day F1 crashed — and Max didn't

A software bug, 93 minutes of waiting, a "Lego race" — then a Verstappen masterclass and a title nightmare for Russell. Here's what really mattered, and what it means for Singapore.

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