F1 Bahrain GP LIVE: Verstappen on pole, Piastri 6th on the grid as racing returns to Sepang
Oscar Piastri is bracing for another “challenging” day in his McLaren after copping a penalty during qualifying with Max Verstappen on pole. Follow along for all the action.
Max Verstappen is on pole for the Bahrain GP. Oscar Piastri, driving for McLaren, is sixth on the grid. According to The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald, Piastri is expecting a challenging day after receiving a penalty during qualifying.
The Bahrain GP is being held at the Sepang International Circuit. The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age do not provide further details about the event.
The Vibes reports that Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim met with Bahrain's Crown Prince, Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, during his visit to Malaysia for the 2026 Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix. They discussed expanding bilateral cooperation in areas such as AI, Islamic finance, and smart manufacturing.
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