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    Angst for Red Bull's Max Verstappen as McLaren returned to the top of the podium in Formula One's Bahrain Grand Prix

    Angst for Red Bull's Max Verstappen as McLaren returned to the top of the podium in Formula One's Bahrain Grand Prix


    Oscar Piastri became the first dual winner of the season, with Mercedes' George Russell second and team-mate Lando Norris third.

    McLaren's constructors championship lead is now 58 points.

    Verstappen could only muster sixth - after an Auckland rush-hour like catalogue of calamities.



    Liam Lawson was relegated to 17th despite crossing in 13th - after two penalties for bumping Sauber's Nico Hulkenberg.

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    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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