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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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• Best Qualifying bets available for the Bahrain GP

  02-10-2026 20:50 via formula1.com
  
  Our expert betting writers share their top picks for Qualifying at the Sepang International Circuit.
  
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• F1: Budget cap has created a two-tier grid

  02-10-2026 20:16 via pitpass.com
  
  James Vowles has called for the budget cap to be revisited, claiming that, as it stands, it has led to a two-tier grid.
  
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• F1: Bahrain Grand Prix: FIA Team Representatives Press Conference

  02-10-2026 18:04 via pitpass.com
  
  Today's team representatives press conference with James Vowles, Frédéric Vasseur and Flavio Briatore.
  
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• Vasseur responds to gossip about his future

  02-10-2026 16:58 via formula1.com
  
  Fred Vasseur says Ferrari had to act to end a week of rumours about his future, as he defended both his team and his relationship with the Scuderia's leadership.
  
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• Who has the edge in Sepang after a too-close-to-call Friday?

  02-10-2026 15:23 via formula1.com
  
  Lawrence Barretto assesses the field after the first day of running at the Sepang International Circuit.
  
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• F1: Hamilton warned, Ferrari fined

  02-10-2026 14:14 via pitpass.com
  
  Ferrari has been fined €10,000 after Lewis Hamilton impeded Gabriel Bortooloeto during today's second practice session.
  
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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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• F1: Bahrain Grand Prix: Practice team notes - Red Bull

  02-10-2026 13:48 via pitpass.com
  
  It's been a challenging day here at Sepang, but also a very interesting one.
  
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• F1: Bahrain Grand Prix: Practice team notes - Pirelli

  02-10-2026 13:47 via pitpass.com
  
  Sunday's race could be shaped by two or more pit stops, which was precisely the outcome we hoped to encourage through the compound selection for this event.
  
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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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• F1: Bahrain Grand Prix: Practice team notes - Mercedes

  02-10-2026 13:36 via pitpass.com
  
  We were running the latest update package on both cars today but rather than seeing the step in lap time that we had hoped for, we have been chasing a tricky balance and a fair amount of tyre overheating.
  
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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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• F1: Bahrain Grand Prix: Practice team notes - Racing Bulls

  02-10-2026 13:10 via pitpass.com
  
  It's been a positive day for us today.
  
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• F1: Bahrain Grand Prix: Practice team notes - McLaren

  02-10-2026 13:09 via pitpass.com
  
  We found the track conditions quite surprising today.
  
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• F1: Bahrain Grand Prix: Practice team notes - Ferrari

  02-10-2026 13:08 via pitpass.com
  
  We had a good day and learned a lot about this track, but there's still plenty of work ahead of us until Sunday.
  
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• F1: Bahrain Grand Prix: Practice team notes - Williams

  02-10-2026 12:59 via pitpass.com
  
  We knew that Baku was a stronger circuit for us.
  
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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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• F1: Bahrain Grand Prix: Practice team notes - Alpine

  02-10-2026 12:37 via pitpass.com
  
  We ran very different programmes with both drivers today and, in the end, we are satisfied with the work we have been able to complete.
  
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• F1: Bahrain Grand Prix: Practice team notes - Haas

  02-10-2026 12:32 via pitpass.com
  
  It was a bit of a tricky Friday.
  
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• F1: Bahrain Grand Prix: Practice team notes - Audi

  02-10-2026 12:09 via pitpass.com
  
  There are still some areas where we can improve.
  
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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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• 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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