Starting grid for the 2026 F1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia
Isack Hadjar (Red Bull) is handed a 5-place penalty for using a new power unit element outside his allocation. Franco Colapinto (Alpine) is handed a 15-place penalty: 5 for the collision he caused in Baku, 10 for using a new V6 outside his allocation. Arvid Lindblad (Racing Bulls) is handed a 30-place penalty for using several new power unit elements outside his ... Keep reading
Max Verstappen qualified fastest for the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia in his Red Bull. According to Motorsport.com, Isack Hadjar, also in a Red Bull, was third fastest but will start eighth due to a 5-place penalty for using a new power unit element outside his allocation.
Verstappen will be joined on the front row by Lewis Hamilton of Ferrari. Charles Leclerc, also in a Ferrari, and Kimi Antonelli will start alongside Hadjar, who is actually third according to New Straits Times.
Several other drivers incurred penalties, including Franco Colapinto of Alpine, who was handed a 15-place penalty, and Arvid Lindblad of Racing Bulls, who received a 30-place penalty, both for various infractions. Alexander Albon failed to advance past Q1.
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