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What we learned from Friday practice at the 2026 Bahrain GP in Malaysia
- Ferrari's Charles Leclerc topped Friday's second practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia, setting a time of 1:37.528 seconds.
- The circuit's abrasive surface and high humidity caused significant tyre degradation throughout the session. Racing Bulls driver Arvid Lindblad noted the driving style required is "very similar" to Bahrain, explaining the venue's selection as a proxy.
- Seven-Time champion Lewis Hamilton received a warning from stewards after impeding Audi's Gabriel Bortoleto at turn nine. Hamilton reported that "he can't see through" his right mirror during the incident.
- Ferrari received a £10,000 fine for the incident, while Red Bull's Max Verstappen finished fourth after prioritising long-run data on the medium tyre over soft-tyre qualifying pace.
- Despite rain threats upgraded to a 90% chance, clouds broke and left the venue dry. Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur emphasised that anticipating track evolution remains crucial for Sunday's race.
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CLICK HERE TO UPDATE THE DIRECT LIVE Hello and welcome to the DIRECT LIVE of the second day of the weekend of the Bahrain GP in Sepang, 16th appointment of the World Championship 2026 of F1. On the Malaysian circuit we are preparing to live a particularly interesting day-2 and rich in unknowns. The conditions of the track and the tropical climate [...]
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