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• Russell says Red Bull strongest after Bahrain practice

  02-10-2026 13:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Red Bull are tipped by George Russell and Charles Leclerc as the team to beat after the first day at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
  
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• Our final predictions and latest Bahrain GP odds

  03-10-2026 20:18 via formula1.com
  
  Our expert betting writers bring you their final predictions and latest odds before the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
  
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• Betting mistakes to avoid during the Bahrain GP

  03-10-2026 19:35 via formula1.com
  
  Safer gambling is important, so we’ve flagged some key betting mistakes to avoid during Sunday's race at Sepang.
  
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• Our Bahrain GP Bet Builder after Verstappen takes pole

  03-10-2026 17:34 via formula1.com
  
  We have picked a three-leg Bet Builder for Sunday’s Grand Prix, including a podium and points-finish selection.
  
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• What are the tyre strategy options for the Bahrain GP in Malaysia?

  03-10-2026 15:18 via formula1.com
  
  Matt Youson takes a look at the different pit stop and tyre options that are available to the teams on race day at the Sepang International Circuit.
  
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• What the teams said – Qualifying in Malaysia

  03-10-2026 15:00 via formula1.com
  
  The drivers and teams report back on all the action from final practice and Qualifying for the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia at the Sepang International Circuit.
  
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• What To Watch For in the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia

  03-10-2026 14:38 via formula1.com
  
  Chris Medland picks out five key things to keep an eye on when the lights go out on race day at the Sepang International Circuit.
  
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• How Aston Martin 'miracle' earned P12 and P14 for Bahrain GP

  03-10-2026 14:28 via formula1.com
  
  After a difficult season, Aston Martin finally got both cars into Q2 for the first time this year at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
  
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• 'Incredible' Red Bull upgrade enlivens F1 in 'roasting hot' Malaysia

  03-10-2026 14:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Even Lewis Hamilton fears Max Verstappen will be tough to beat in Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
  
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• Norris admits McLaren ‘a long way off the pace’ in Malaysia

  03-10-2026 13:56 via formula1.com
  
  Lando Norris qualified sixth for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia after struggling to keep up with McLaren’s rivals.
  
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• Russell left perplexed by Qualifying pace in Sepang

  03-10-2026 13:50 via formula1.com
  
  George Russell had to settle for P8 in Saturday's Qualifying session for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, meaning he will start seventh in Sunday's race.
  
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• Antonelli rues error after feeling ‘front row was possible’

  03-10-2026 13:44 via formula1.com
  
  Kimi Antonelli will line up in P3 for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, but the Mercedes driver felt that he could have achieved a higher position had it not been for an earlier error.
  
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• Hadjar 'enjoying' injury comeback despite Sepang race penalty

  03-10-2026 13:25 via formula1.com
  
  Red Bull's Isack Hadjar was third quickest in Qualifying but will start P8 in the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia following a grid penalty.
  
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• Hamilton on how Ferrari ‘hit the sweet spot’ in Malaysia

  03-10-2026 12:32 via formula1.com
  
  A delighted Lewis Hamilton has reflected on how he secured P2 in Qualifying at the Sepang International Circuit.
  
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• Verstappen reacts to ‘incredible’ first pole of season

  03-10-2026 12:20 via formula1.com
  
  Max Verstappen secured his first pole position of 2026 during Qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, an achievement that the Red Bull driver felt was an "amazing moment".
  
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• AS IT HAPPENED: Verstappen storms to pole in Malaysia

  03-10-2026 12:20 via formula1.com
  
  Live coverage of Saturday's Formula 1 Qualifying session for the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
  
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• Verstappen seizes first pole of the season for Bahrain GP

  03-10-2026 11:22 via formula1.com
  
  Red Bull’s Max Verstappen topped each segment of Qualifying at the Sepang International Circuit on his way to clinching pole position.
  
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• LIVE COVERAGE: Verstappen storms to pole in Malaysia

  03-10-2026 11:16 via formula1.com
  
  Live coverage of Saturday's Formula 1 Qualifying session for the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
  
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• Verstappen takes first 2026 pole ahead of Hamilton

  03-10-2026 11:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Max Verstappen takes his and Red Bull's first pole position of 2026 with an imperious performance in qualifying at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
  
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• LIVE COVERAGE: Shoot-out for Bahrain GP pole underway

  03-10-2026 10:51 via formula1.com
  
  Live coverage of Saturday's Formula 1 Qualifying session for the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
  
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• LIVE COVERAGE: Q2 for Bahrain GP in Malaysia begins

  03-10-2026 10:27 via formula1.com
  
  Live coverage of Saturday's Formula 1 Qualifying session for the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
  
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• LIVE COVERAGE: Qualifying for the Bahrain GP in Malaysia

  03-10-2026 09:38 via formula1.com
  
  Live coverage of Saturday's Formula 1 Qualifying session for the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
  
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• AS IT HAPPENED: Third Practice for the Bahrain GP in Malaysia

  03-10-2026 08:08 via formula1.com
  
  Live coverage of Saturday's Formula 1 practice session for the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
  
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• Antonelli goes fastest during FP3 at Bahrain GP in Malaysia

  03-10-2026 07:51 via formula1.com
  
  Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli set the pace for the first time during the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia weekend by going quickest in Free Practice 3.
  
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• LIVE COVERAGE: Third Practice for the Bahrain GP in Malaysia

  03-10-2026 06:22 via formula1.com
  
  Live coverage of Saturday's Formula 1 practice session for the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
  
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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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