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Verstappen Leads Bahrain GP 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 in his 2026 Red Bull car.

Max Verstappen led the opening practice session for the Bahrain Grand Prix held at Sepang in Malaysia. The four-time world clocked a 1m37.520s lap time, finishing 0.383s ahead of Mercedes driver George Russell. Verstappen's teammate Isack Hadjar completed the top three with a time of 1m38.303s in what was described as an uninterrupted session. chickenroad-game.rodeo

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