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Malaysia F1 qualifying, full Bahrain Grand Prix starting lineup

Sepang International Circuit was added as the late replacement for Bahrain International Circuit on the 2026 Formula 1 schedule.

By Asher Fair · Beyond the Flag

Published: Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 7:40 AM

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Max Verstappen secured pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix held at Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia.
Lewis Hamilton qualified second for Ferrari, with Red Bull's Isack Hadjar completing the top three.
Sepang replaced Bahrain International Circuit on the 2026 schedule due to the ongoing Middle East conflict.

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Red Bull's Max Verstappen claimed pole position in qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix, hosted at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia. Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton qualified second to complete the front row, while Red Bull teammate Isack Hadjar secured third on the grid ahead of Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli.

The Sepang circuit served as a late substitute for the Bahrain International Circuit following cancellations caused by conflict in the Middle East. The race will take place on Sunday, October 4, marking Formula 1's first visit to Sepang since 2017.

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