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Verstappen Leads Bahrain GP FP1

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

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

Max Verstappen led the way in FP1 for the Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang, Malaysia, with a fastest lap of 1m37.520s. The four-time world champion was 0.383s quicker than second-placed George Russell of Mercedes. xsportfeed.quest

Verstappen's Red Bull teammate Isack Hadjar completed the top three with a 1m38.303s lap time as the teams evaluated their 2026 cars in the uninterrupted session.

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