Leclerc Tops Bahrain GP Practice at Sepang Circuit
Charles Leclerc placed Ferrari at the top of the timesheets during practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix at Malaysia’s Sepang circuit, finishing with a time 0.099 seconds faster than Isack Hadjar of Red Bull. Lando Norris from McLaren secured third place, 0.137 seconds behind Leclerc.
The competitive order was challenging to determine due to varying strategies among teams, with neither Hadjar nor his Red Bull teammate Max Verstappen completing a qualifying-style lap on soft tyres. Verstappen ended the session in fourth.
Mercedes drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli finished seventh and eighth, respectively, despite major upgrades brought to the event. Several drivers, including Hadjar, Lindblad, and Colapinto, will face grid penalties due to engine component violations.
The Bahrain Grand Prix is being held in Malaysia after Bahrain negotiated to host the event following cancellations due to the war in the Middle East. The winner will receive the Bahrain Grand Prix trophy, with rosewater sprayed on the podium.
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