F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Max Verstappen tops FP1

Max Verstappen topped opening practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia aboard a highly competitive 2026 Red Bull Formula 1 car in an uninterrupted session at Sepang.

The four-time world champion posted a 1m37.520s to go 0.383s quicker than second-placed George Russell of Mercedes, with Verstappen's team-mate Isack Hadjar completing the top three on a 1m38.303s.