Brief
Verstappen fastest in first practice as Bahrain GP moves to Malaysia
Verstappen led Friday's opening session at Sepang, the first F1 race there in nine years.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Max Verstappen set the fastest lap in first practice for the rearranged Bahrain Grand Prix, now being held at Malaysia's Sepang International Circuit, according to the Independent.
What happened
In Friday's opening session, Verstappen recorded a time 0.383 seconds quicker than George Russell’s Mercedes. Red Bull teammate Isack Hadjar was third, about eight tenths off Russell, while Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc placed fourth within a second of the Dutch driver. Lewis Hamilton was sixth, ahead of Alpine’s Pierre Gasly. McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris were 11th and 12th respectively. The second practice session is scheduled for 16:00 local time (09:00 BST).
What was said
The report notes that the Silver Arrows introduced seven new parts for the weekend, the biggest upgrade since the May Miami Grand Prix.
Key facts
- Verstappen was fastest in first practice at Sepang (independent.co.uk)
- George Russell was 0.383 seconds slower (independent.co.uk)
- Isack Hadjar was third, eight tenths off Russell (independent.co.uk)
- Seven upgrades were added to the Mercedes car (independent.co.uk)
- Second practice starts at 16:00 local time (09:00 BST) (independent.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] independent.co.uk — originally reported as “Max Verstappen sets early practice pace for rearranged Bahrain Grand Prix”
