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Verstappen kicks off Malaysia with a commanding fastest time

Red Bull Racing makes a very strong impression in the first free practice session. George Russell is the closest challenger to Verstappen.

Verstappen kicks off Malaysia with a commanding fastest time Photo: © IMAGO / PsnewZ
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Max Verstappen has secured the fastest time in Malaysia in the first Free Practice session for the Bahrain Grand Prix, which is being held in Malaysia this year!

The Red Bull driver secured the fastest time with a lap of 1:37.520, placing him significantly ahead of Mercedes driver George Russell (+0.383) and teammate Isack Hadjar (+0.783).

Championship leader Kimi Antonelli was only fifth in the first practice session. The two Ferraris, with Charles Leclerc (4th) and Lewis Hamilton (6th), are ahead and behind him.

The second Free Practice session will take place at 10 AM CET.

The final results in FP1:

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Motorsport Formula 1 Lewis Hamilton Mercedes (F1) Ferrari Red Bull Racing Max Verstappen Charles Leclerc Malaysian GP Malaysia George Russell Andrea Kimi Antonelli Isack Hadjar
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