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News›Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026

F1 teams share insights from Sepang practice sessions

the-race.com+ 1 moreThu 1 Oct · 11:28 UTCupdated Sun 4 Oct · 14:05 UTCHave your say
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Teams and drivers provided feedback following the first day of practice for the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit. Insights revealed a mix of performance evaluations and challenges faced during the sessions.

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First to reportWhat we learned on the first day of F1's Malaysia returnF1's first day back at Sepang taught us plenty...the-race.comThu 1 Oct · 11:28 UTCRead their report →
What the teams said – Friday in MalaysiaThe drivers and teams report back on all the action from Friday practice for the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia at the Sepang International Circuit.Formula1.comFri 2 Oct · 12:10 UTCRead →
What we really learned from F1 2026's most confusing FridayF1's first day back on track at Sepang paints a confusing picture - here's what we've learnedthe-race.comFri 2 Oct · 14:26 UTCRead →
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