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Verstappen wins first race of the season at Sepang

The four-time world champion's opening victory of the year has been read as a pointer to a tighter 2027 season.

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Norris blames power unit problem for sixth place on Sepang grid

The McLaren driver ended qualifying six tenths behind polesitter Max Verstappen and only 0.005s clear of his own team-mate, Oscar Piastri.

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Antonelli tops final practice in Malaysia as Mercedes respond to slow Friday

The championship-leading team brought a heavily upgraded W17 to Sepang but had been off the pace in both Friday sessions.