Max Verstappen's 72nd Race Win || The Bahrain GP in Sepang, Malaysia Debrief

The Lunch Group F1 Podcast · Oct 4, 2026 · 27m

This week Rafay and Saad unpack an epic weekend at Sepang, covering:

• Sepang Wet Chaos: Heavy rain, software deployment glitches, and wild intermediate vs. slick tire gambles turn the race on its head.

• Verstappen’s Dominance: Flawless qualifying pace, clinical safety car restarts, and a runaway drive in treacherous conditions.

• Historic Milestone: Max secures win #72 with Red Bull-Ford, tying Michael Schumacher’s record for the most wins with a single constructor.

• Paddock Battles: Hamilton’s tire management masterclass, Mercedes intra-team tension, and midfield chaos behind the safety…