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Max Verstappen gave Red Bull Ford Powertrains its first F1 win in its first year, beating Kimi Antonelli by 2.307 seconds in the 55-lap race at Sepang.
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GPBeat recounts how Verstappen, starting from pole, was passed by Antonelli and George Russell at Turn 1 before retaking the lead. Lewis Hamilton finished third, 4.919 seconds behind. Afterward, Verstappen said he was proud of the team and called a first-year win with Red Bull’s own power unit impressive. It was his 72nd career victory and Red Bull’s first win of 2026. [1]
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