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Max Verstappen leads first practice in Malaysia

News›Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026

Max Verstappen leads first practice in Malaysia

f1oversteer.com+ 1 moreFri 2 Oct · 05:31 UTCupdated Fri 2 Oct · 10:16 UTCHave your say

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Max Verstappen recorded the fastest time in the first practice session at the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. The Red Bull driver outpaced George Russell, setting a strong tone for the weekend.

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Max Verstappen shades George Russell to top FP1 at the Bahrain Grand Prix in MalaysiaRed Bull’s Max Verstappen has started the weekend on top at the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, after he recorded the fastest lap time ...

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Max Verstappen explains unconventional Red Bull decision in MalaysiaMax Verstappen topped FP1 at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, the fastest time of the day, before taking things in a different direction in the second free practice session at the Sepang International Circuit.

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