What the teams said – Friday in Malaysia

02-10-2026 14:11 via formula1.com

What the teams said – Friday in Malaysia

The drivers and teams report back on all the action from Friday practice for the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia at the Sepang International Circuit.

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Vasseur responds to gossip about his future

Vasseur responds to gossip about his future

Who has the edge in Sepang after a too-close-to-call Friday?

Who has the edge in Sepang after a too-close-to-call Friday?

Leclerc highlights 'main talking point' as he judges performance

Leclerc highlights 'main talking point' as he judges performance

Verstappen assesses ‘positive’ start in Malaysia

Verstappen assesses ‘positive’ start in Malaysia

Mercedes suffer one of the ‘toughest Fridays’ of the season

Mercedes suffer one of the ‘toughest Fridays’ of the season

Vasseur admits 'big issue' with Ferrari distractions

Vasseur admits 'big issue' with Ferrari distractions

McLaren explain what ‘caught us by surprise’ in Malaysia

McLaren explain what ‘caught us by surprise’ in Malaysia

'We're a bit off the pace' - Russell warns of big rival threats at brutal Sepang

'We're a bit off the pace' - Russell warns of big rival threats at brutal Sepang

'Not where it needs to be' - Russell warns of threats to Mercedes at brutal Sepang

'Not where it needs to be' - Russell warns of threats to Mercedes at brutal Sepang

Wolff: Russell found it 'difficult to cope' with Antonelli 'reality'

Wolff: Russell found it 'difficult to cope' with Antonelli 'reality'

AS IT HAPPENED: Second Practice for the Bahrain GP in Malaysia

AS IT HAPPENED: Second Practice for the Bahrain GP in Malaysia

Leclerc tops FP2 from Hadjar at Bahrain GP in Malaysia

Leclerc tops FP2 from Hadjar at Bahrain GP in Malaysia

Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia - Practice highlights

Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia - Practice highlights

Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia | Practice highlights

Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia | Practice highlights