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Verstappen Leads Bahrain GP FP1 in Malaysia

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

Max Verstappen set the pace in first practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, posting a 1m37.520s lap in his 2026 Red Bull.

Max Verstappen topped the opening practice session for the Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang, Malaysia, driving a 2026 Red Bull Formula 1 car. The four-time world champion recorded a lap time of 1m37.520s, finishing 0.383s ahead of Mercedes' George Russell. fishroad-app.com

Verstappen's teammate Isack Hadjar completed the top three with a time of 1m38.303s, as Red Bull demonstrated early competitiveness for the 2026 season.

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