Bahrain GP Fallout: Strategy Regrets, Mercedes Struggles, Russell Penalty, and Hamilton's F40 Reveal

The dust is still settling on the Bahrain Grand Prix held at Malaysia's Sepang circuit, with several teams and drivers facing scrutiny over decisions made during the mixed-weather race. Charles Leclerc has called on Ferrari to learn from Red Bull's strategic approach after an unsuccessful tyre gamble — with both Leclerc and team-mate Lewis Hamilton starting on soft tyres — contributed to a disappointing result for the Scuderia. Meanwhile, McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella has admitted to an "incorrect judgment" on tyre strategy that left Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri outside the top five, accepting personal responsibility for the miscalculation.

Max Verstappen's victory at Sepang has drawn significant praise, with broadcaster Will Buxton making what Crash.net describes as a "huge declaration" about the Dutch driver following his win. The result was not without controversy, however, as the legality of Lewis Hamilton's start has come under scrutiny after the grid order was reset following formation lap chaos.

Mercedes also endured a difficult weekend, with both Motorsport.com and Autosport reporting that the team's performance will require further investigation. The Silver Arrows introduced a revised floor and sidepod package at Sepang, but the conditions around the circuit made it hard for the team to properly evaluate the updates. The struggles look set to continue into Singapore, where George Russell faces a grid penalty after suffering a power unit failure in Malaysia.

Off the track, Hamilton provided a lighter moment by releasing the full video of his Ferrari F40 restoration on YouTube. The seven-time world champion had previously unveiled the car ahead of the Italian Grand Prix earlier this year, and has now shared the complete restoration story with fans.