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2026 Bahrain GP: FP2 results and full Sepang timesheet

Friday practice produced an unexpected turnaround for Ferrari, with Charles Leclerc emerging as the fastest driver despite the picture painted by FP1 earlier in the day. Isack Hadjar finished second for Red Bull, while Lando Norris completed the top three…

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 9:10 AM
2026 Bahrain GP: FP2 results and full Sepang timesheet
Key Things to Know
  • Charles Leclerc set the fastest time in the second free practice session for the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix.
  • Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar finished second, trailing Leclerc by 0.099 seconds.
  • Lando Norris took third for McLaren, finishing 0.137 seconds behind the leader.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc finished fastest in the second free practice session for the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix, marking a positive turnaround following the earlier FP1 session. Red Bull's Isack Hadjar recorded the second-fastest time, finishing just 0.099 seconds behind Leclerc, while McLaren driver Lando Norris rounded out the top three.

Max Verstappen was fourth for Red Bull, followed by Lewis Hamilton in fifth for Ferrari and Oscar Piastri in sixth for McLaren. Mercedes drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli secured the seventh and eighth spots, while Liam Lawson and Pierre Gasly completed the top ten.

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