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Max Verstappen may be the only driver able to attempt a one-stop strategy after showing strong pace on the C3 Medium on Friday, but that strength could also work against him.

From F1 debut to pole return: Max Verstappen’s resilience

Valeria Caravella

Max Verstappen returned to pole position after 15 Grands Prix, ending a long wait on the day he marked his Formula 1 debut exactly 12 years ago.

Ferrari out-Mercedes Mercedes at the wrong GP

On Bahrain GP Saturday, Ferrari showed it could operate like Mercedes, while the Stuttgart marque briefly took on the traits of Italy’s historic Scuderia.

Heroes and penalties: the 2026 Bahrain GP starting grid

From penalties to the day’s surprises from Verstappen, Hamilton and Hadjar, here is the starting grid for the Bahrain GP in Malaysia. Lights go out at 09:00.

Bahrain GP Qualifying: Verstappen takes superb pole ahead of Hamilton

Valeria Caravella

Max Verstappen delivers a superb lap to take pole position at Sepang, ahead of Lewis Hamilton and Isack Hadjar: here is what happened.

LIVE - 2026 Bahrain GP qualifying

F1. Follow live coverage of qualifying for the Bahrain GP in Kuala Lumpur, the 16th round of the 2026 season, on Formula1.it. Timing screens, circuit images, driver quotes and real-time analysis.

Antonelli tops Sepang FP3 ahead of Verstappen as Ferrari struggle

Giuseppe Cianci

The third and final practice session of the Malaysian weekend has concluded, leaving the drivers with just a few hours before qualifying: here is the full recap of the 60-minute session.

LIVE - Bahrain GP 2026: Free Practice 3

Follow live coverage of the third practice session for the Bahrain GP, round 16 of the 2026 season, on Formula1.it, with timing screens, circuit images, driver comments and real-time analysis.

Bahrain GP: Antonelli and Leclerc face Verstappen race-pace threat

Verstappen stood out on long runs, while Antonelli and Leclerc led the shorter stints in the race-pace analysis from Sepang, Malaysia, venue for the Bahrain GP.

Bahrain GP FP2: Leclerc fastest, but Verstappen shows pace as Mercedes struggle

Prisca Manzoni

Charles Leclerc set the fastest time in Bahrain GP FP2 ahead of Hadjar and Norris, while Verstappen also looked strong on long runs. Mercedes encountered set-up problems.

Seven teams bring Sepang upgrades as Mercedes overhaul the W17

Daniele Muscarella

The FIA’s official document lists every upgrade declared for the Bahrain GP at Sepang, with seven teams introducing changes and Mercedes bringing the most extensive package of the weekend.

LIVE: Bahrain GP 2026 FP2

Giuseppe Cianci

Everything is ready at Sepang for the second practice session of this unusual weekend, with the Bahrain GP being held in Malaysia: follow the second hour of running with our live blog.

Bahrain GP power unit status: three drivers penalised, Ferrari and Mercedes at the limit

Daniele Muscarella