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Charles Leclerc leads second practice in Malaysia

News›Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026

Charles Leclerc leads second practice in Malaysia

RacingNews365+ 1 moreFri 2 Oct · 06:55 UTCupdated Fri 2 Oct · 12:11 UTCHave your say

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Charles Leclerc of Ferrari topped the second practice session for the 2026 Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit. The upgraded Mercedes team was nearly half a second behind Leclerc's fastest time.

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LIVE: 2026 F1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia - Sepang Free Practice 2Follow all the action live as the 2026 F1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia weekend continues with Free Practice 2 at the Sepang International Circuit.

RacingNews365Fri 2 Oct · 06:55 UTCRead their report →

Pictures: F1 practice at the Sepang International Circuit | F1 PicturesFormula 1 cars are in action at the Sepang International Circuit for the first time in nine years. Here are pictures from practice today.

RaceFansFri 2 Oct · 09:48 UTCRead →

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Verstappen's run plan reveals challenges in MalaysiaMax Verstappen's unusual run plan during Friday practice for the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix highlighted significant challenges for teams in Malaysia. Lap times were approximately four and a half seconds slower than anticipated due to the poor condition of the track surface.

Who has the edge in Sepang after a too-close-to-call Friday?The Bahrain Grand Prix in Sepang kicked off with a highly competitive second practice session, where the top four teams were separated by just four tenths of a second. Discussions among teams and drivers highlighted concerns about tyre degradation, which played a significant role in their performance assessments. Despite the close times, no team has clearly established itself as the favourite to win, leaving the competition wide open. The data collected from the practice sessions suggests that the battle for supremacy will be intense, with teams still evaluating their strategies as they prepare for the race.

Formula1.comFri 2 Oct

Ferrari add ‘striking’ secret upgrade to Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc’s SF-26 at SepangFerrari had a strong start to the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix weekend in Malaysia, with Charles Leclerc leading the second practice session. Leclerc's lap time of 1:37.528 placed him ahead of his teammate Lewis Hamilton, who finished fifth. The team introduced minor upgrades, including vortex generators on the SF-26, to improve aerodynamics and downforce. The Bahrain Grand Prix is being held in Malaysia due to the situation in the Middle East, marking a return of the Sepang circuit to the Formula 1 calendar after a hiatus since 2017. Ferrari is expected to roll out more significant upgrades at the upcoming United States Grand Prix, as they prepare for the remainder of the season.

f1oversteer.comFri 2 Oct Untitled story

Hamilton warned and Ferrari fined for practice incidentLewis Hamilton received a formal warning from the FIA stewards for unnecessarily impeding Gabriel Bortoleto during second practice at Sepang. Ferrari was also fined €10,000, approximately $11,250, for their involvement in the incident.

RaceFansFri 2 Oct

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