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Max Verstappen led the opening Formula 1 practice session at Sepang International Circuit on Friday, setting a fastest lap of 1:37.520. George Russell was second, 0.383 seconds back, and Red Bull teammate Isack Hadjar was third, 0.783 seconds off the lead. Sepang’s return to the F1 calendar is hosting the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix—not a Malaysian Grand Prix.
Who topped F1 practice in Malaysia?
Verstappen, driving for Red Bull Racing, set the fastest lap in FP1. The official classification lists the top three as follows:
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| Position | Driver | Team | Gap to Verstappen |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing | — |
| 2 | George Russell | Mercedes | +0.383s |
| 3 | Isack Hadjar | Red Bull Racing | +0.783s |
Verstappen’s fastest lap was 1:37.520, according to Formula 1’s official FP1 classification. These are results from one practice session; they do not establish qualifying or race pace.
When was FP1 at Sepang?
The session took place on Friday, 2 October 2026, at Sepang International Circuit in Kuala Lumpur. The official timetable scheduled FP1 from 12:30 to 13:30 local time (UTC+8). Formula 1 notes that the timetable is subject to change. See the official weekend schedule.
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Why is the Bahrain Grand Prix being held in Malaysia?
The 2–4 October 2026 event is officially the Bahrain Grand Prix, hosted at Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia. Formula 1 and the FIA announced the arrangement in July, saying it would preserve the Bahrain Grand Prix, which otherwise would not have taken place. Their announcement said the plan was subject to final agreements and official sign-off; it should not be described as a Malaysian Grand Prix. Formula 1’s announcement quotes Bahrain’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa: “I am proud to join Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia in announcing that Bahrain will host the Formula 1 Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia, from 2 to 4 October 2026.”
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Formula 1 says Sepang last hosted an F1 event in 2017, making this weekend the series’ return to the circuit after nine years. Russell summed up his first impressions over team radio during FP1: “This track is very cool.” The official session report covers the return and Russell’s comment.
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