What tyres will the teams and drivers have for the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia?

For F1’s return to Malaysia after a nine-year absence, the C2, C3 and C4 have been selected as the hard, medium and soft compounds respectively.

Following last weekend’s dramatic race in Azerbaijan, the teams and drivers are heading to the Sepang International Circuit for the rescheduled Bahrain Grand Prix – and tyre suppliers Pirelli have confirmed the compounds that will be available.

Drivers will get two sets of the hard tyre (marked white), three sets of the medium tyre (marked yellow), and eight sets of the soft tyre (marked red), as well as access to the green intermediate tyre and the blue full wets, should they be required.

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Wet  Weather

Wet  Weather
Green – Intermediates – Used when track conditions are wet and starting to dry.
Blue– Full Wets – Used when it’s actually raining.

The ‘Full Wets’ (blue) can dissipate 85 liters/ 22.45462 gallons per second.  The Intermediates (green), used when the track is wet in some areas and dry in others, can dissipate 30 liters/ 7.92516 gallons per second. 

HGTV | 9 Essential Tips for Picking Paint Colors You Won’t Regret

Why does one space instantly feel inviting while another feels off? Why are we drawn to certain decor more than others? And why can the same room feel completely different after a simple change in color? Color, whether used in architecture, interiors or everyday objects, accounts for as much as 60 percent of our response to a space or item.

The influence of color is often described as color psychology. Its effects are both subtle and powerful, impacting us physically and emotionally. Color doesn’t create a simple equation between a shade and a specific mood, yet we respond to it everywhere we go. It’s no surprise, then, that choosing the right paint color from countless options can sometimes feel overwhelming. These expert tips can help make the process easier.

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HGTV | 26 Designer-Approved Warm White Paint Colors for Every Room

Picking the perfect paint color is no easy feat. Greens are gorgeous and blues are bold, but when we walk into a room with classic warm white walls? We’re sold. From airy ivory hues to bordering beige shades, we’re sharing the top 26 warm white paint colors loved by HGTV stars and interior designers alike. Rollers at the ready, friend, and read on to find the ivory, bone or cream paint color of your dreams.

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HGTV | 9 Essential Tips for Picking Paint Colors You Won’t Regret

20 Beautiful Beige Kitchens | HGTV

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HGTV | 20 Beautiful Beige Kitchens

These designs prove beige is anything but boring. For a timeless, neutral color that plays well with others, consider bringing beige into your kitchen’s design.

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Tour Plant Kween Christopher Griffin’s Houseplant-Filled NYC Apartment

Plant Kween thrives with 200+ houseplants in a small Brooklyn space filled with freshly watered snake plants, propagated newbies and 5-year-old monsteras that top the plant parent wish list of houseplant hot ticket items.

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The Calling – Santana / Eric Clapton

The parents of a 23-year-old woman who was struck and killed after her Uber driver left her along a California freeway were awarded $40 million in an arbitration against Uber and the driver.

Family speaks out after $40 Million payout from Uber

10 Vacuuming Mistakes You Might Be Making

Vacuuming is a routine chore, and most of us assume we’ve got it down pat. Before your next cleaning session, take a moment to rethink how you vacuum. Are you using your vacuum correctly? Have you fallen into some bad habits? You might be surprised by how simple adjustments can make the job more effective. From carpet care to vacuum maintenance, take it from us: You’re not the only one making mistakes.

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Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird’s Pratt & Whitney J58 Engines Ran at Full Afterburner for Hours at a Time With Exhaust Temperatures Near 3,400 Degrees. At Mach 3.2 Cruise, Roughly 80 Percent of the Thrust Came From the Inlet, Not the Engine.

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F1 | Russell narrowly holds off Verstappen to take victory over the line in chaotic Azerbaijan GP

George Russell survived a late challenge from Max Verstappen to secure his third victory of the season in a dramatic Azerbaijan Grand Prix that saw six drivers retire, including McLaren’s Lando Norris.

The Mercedes driver built on a strong start to control the first half, leaving Oscar Piastri to defend against the charging Red Bull pair of Verstappen and Isack Hadjar while Russell extended his lead.

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F1 | Russell charges to pole position as Antonelli suffers shock exit in Qualifying for Azerbaijan GP

George Russell clinched his fifth pole position of the 2026 season in a remarkably competitive Qualifying hour for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, with the Briton finding himself as the lone Mercedes driver after Kimi Antonelli crashed out of Q1.

It looked like four teams would be in contention for the top spot, but Russell improved with every lap in Q3 to establish a dramatic advantage of eight tenths over Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, ending the session with a time of 1m 42.526s.

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