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Verstappen and Leclerc top opening day at Bahrain GP in Sepang

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At the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc lead Friday practice at Sepang, with Verstappen topping the session. The day's action is captured in pictures and results.

Max Verstappen Charles Leclerc

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F1i provides a visual recap of the day's action, highlighting Verstappen and Leclerc's pace. PlanetF1 focuses on the official Practice 2 results, offering a complete rundown. Neither source discusses stewards' decisions or penalties.

Recommended first read: PlanetF1 offers the most complete and informative item with official practice results, including a full rundown, and is not paywalled.

Verstappen and Leclerc top opening day at Bahrain GP in Sepang

How the sources differ

Coverage

Bahrain GP: Friday's action in pictures

Bahrain GP in Malaysia 2026 – Practice 2 F1 results (Sepang)