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• F1: Audi reveals plans for new F1 HQ 

  01-10-2026 10:18 via pitpass.com
  
  Audi has revealed plans for a new Formula One Campus in Hinwil, Switzerland.
  
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• What the teams said – Friday in Malaysia

  02-10-2026 14:10 via formula1.com
  
  The 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.
  
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• Leclerc highlights 'main talking point' as he judges performance

  02-10-2026 13:56 via formula1.com
  
  Charles Leclerc topped FP2 on Friday at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia weekend, but namechecked two rivals as standouts instead.
  
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• Verstappen assesses ‘positive’ start in Malaysia

  02-10-2026 13:40 via formula1.com
  
  Max Verstappen and Red Bull have given their take on the first day of track action at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, with the Dutchman having topped the timesheets in FP1.
  
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• Mercedes suffer one of the ‘toughest Fridays’ of the season

  02-10-2026 13:15 via formula1.com
  
  Friday saw Mercedes’ new package of upgrades break cover in Malaysia, but the day did not go entirely to plan for the Silver Arrows, with some of their rivals getting out of the blocks faster in both practice sessions.
  
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• McLaren explain what ‘caught us by surprise’ in Malaysia

  02-10-2026 12:56 via formula1.com
  
  There looked to be mixed fortunes for McLaren on Friday at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, with Oscar Piastri admitting that the team appeared to have taken a step through the day.
  
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• AS IT HAPPENED: Second Practice for the Bahrain GP in Malaysia

  02-10-2026 11:59 via formula1.com
  
  Live coverage of Friday's second Formula 1 practice session for the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
  
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• F1: Leclerc sets the pace in FP2 in Sepang

  02-10-2026 11:32 via pitpass.com
  
  Charles Leclerc sets the pace in second practice as Max Verstappen is the only driver not to run the softs.
  
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• Leclerc tops FP2 from Hadjar at Bahrain GP in Malaysia

  02-10-2026 11:26 via formula1.com
  
  Ferrari's Charles Leclerc set the fastest time of Friday's second practice session at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
  
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• F1: Bahrain Grand Prix: Friday Free 2 - Times

  02-10-2026 11:10 via pitpass.com
  
  Times from today's second free practice session for the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
  
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• Our top tips for in-race betting during Bahrain GP

  02-10-2026 11:02 via formula1.com
  
  After the lights go out in Malaysia, bettors will be watching closely to make smart betting decisions in real time.
  
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• LIVE COVERAGE: Second Practice for the Bahrain GP in Malaysia

  02-10-2026 09:53 via formula1.com
  
  Live coverage of Friday's second Formula 1 practice session for the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
  
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• Hadjar, Lindblad and Colapinto hit with penalties in Sepang

  02-10-2026 08:37 via formula1.com
  
  Isack Hadjar, Arvid Lindblad and Franco Colapinto - who already had a five-place drop carrying over from Baku - have taken PU-related penalties in Malaysia.
  
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• AS IT HAPPENED: First Practice for the Bahrain GP in Malaysia

  02-10-2026 08:08 via formula1.com
  
  Live coverage of Friday's first Formula 1 practice session for the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
  
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• F1: Verstappen tops Sepang timesheets

  02-10-2026 08:06 via pitpass.com
  
  Winner here last time out, Max Verstappen sets the opening pace at Sepang.
  
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• Verstappen leads FP1 at Bahrain GP in Malaysia

  02-10-2026 08:02 via formula1.com
  
  Red Bull's Max Verstappen set the pace during first practice at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
  
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• Hadjar, Lindblad and Colapinto set for penalties in Sepang

  02-10-2026 08:02 via formula1.com
  
  Isack Hadjar, Arvid Lindblad and Franco Colapinto - who already had a five-place drop carrying over from Baku - are set for PU related penalties in Malaysia.
  
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• F1: Bahrain Grand Prix: Friday Free 1 - Times

  02-10-2026 07:38 via pitpass.com
  
  Times from today's opening free practice session for the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
  
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• F1: Bahrain Grand Prix: Power Unit elements

  02-10-2026 07:00 via pitpass.com
  
  Power unit elements used prior to the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia weekend.
  
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• LIVE COVERAGE: First Practice for the Bahrain GP in Malaysia

  02-10-2026 06:21 via formula1.com
  
  Live coverage of Friday's first Formula 1 practice session for the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
  
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• F1: Verstappen to contest Portimao GT race

  01-10-2026 18:19 via pitpass.com
  
  Max Verstapepn has revealed that he will contest the GT World Challenge at Portimao later this month.
  
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• Audi reveal new Formula 1 campus plans in Hinwil

  01-10-2026 17:52 via formula1.com
  
  Audi have revealed plans outlining a new campus for its Formula 1 operations in Switzerland, as the German manufacturer looks to increase their commitment to the sport.
  
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• Inside the chaos of the F1 drivers’ pre-Sepang training camp

  01-10-2026 17:39 via formula1.com
  From karting to hiking, here’s how the boys’ holiday for some of the F1 grid ahead of the race in Sepang came about and what really happened.
  
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• How Sainz organised the ultimate F1 drivers’ training camp

  01-10-2026 17:33 via formula1.com
  From karting to hiking, here’s how the boys’ holiday for some of the F1 grid ahead of the race in Sepang came about and what really happened.
  
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• Drivers reflect on the key challenge they expect in Sepang

  01-10-2026 17:27 via formula1.com
  
  As Malaysia's Sepang International Circuit prepares to host an F1 race for the first time since 2017, the drivers have given their take on what could prove to be a key factor during the weekend ahead.
  
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• Audi reveals new Formula 1 campus plans in Hinwil

  01-10-2026 17:27 via formula1.com
  
  Audi has revealed plans outlining a new campus for its Formula 1 operations in Switzerland, as the German manufacturer looks to increase its commitment to the sport.
  
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• Alonso staying at Aston Martin 'a strong signal' – Krack

  01-10-2026 17:27 via formula1.com
  
  Mike Krack believes that Fernando Alonso's decision to re-sign with Aston Martin for the 2027 season is "a strong signal to everybody", as the team looks to turn its fortunes around.
  
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• Russell says Mercedes’ upgrades could ‘play in my favour’

  01-10-2026 16:41 via formula1.com
  
  George Russell hopes that Mercedes’ latest upgrades will help them open up a greater advantage over their rivals in the Bahrain Grand Prix.
  
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• How Tom Cruise fell in love with Formula 1

  01-10-2026 15:06 via formula1.com
  
  As Digger hits cinemas this weekend, re-live Tom Cruise’s best F1 moments from inside the paddock and beyond.
  
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• F1: Honda's ADUO bombshell

  01-10-2026 15:05 via pitpass.com
  
  As it is revealed that Honda introduced its second ADUO upgrade in Spain, Lance Stroll admits that it has made no difference.
  
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