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Verstappen Leads Bahrain FP1 in Malaysia

Published October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026 · Motorsport.com

Max Verstappen topped opening practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, setting the fastest lap time of 1m37.520s.

Max Verstappen topped opening practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia aboard a highly competitive 2026 Red Bull Formula 1 car. The four-time world champion posted a 1m37.520s to go 0.383s quicker than second-placed George Russell of Mercedes. newsbetting.bond

Verstappen's team-mate Isack Hadjar completed the top three on a 1m38.303s in an uninterrupted session at Sepang.

Verstappen Leads Bahrain FP1 in Malaysia

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