Leclerc tops second practice at Malaysian GP but Red Bull and Verstappen impress
Charles Leclerc ended Friday's running at the top of the timesheets in second practice for the Malaysian Grand Prix. However, Red Bull and Max Verstappen reportedly showed encouraging long-run pace, suggesting the Scuderia may face a genuine challenge across the weekend. The session forms part of the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend, relocated to the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia. Teams will look to refine setups ahead of final practice and qualifying on Saturday.
Read the full story at skysports.comFriday's running at Sepang offered an early read on competitive order, with Ferrari's Charles Leclerc topping the timesheets but Red Bull's long-run strength hinting at a closer fight than the headline lap time suggests. Practice-one-and-two form is historically a loose guide in F1, but a Red Bull in the mix on race-trim pace is exactly the kind of signal rival teams and fans will be watching when qualifying and the race unfold. The weekend is also notable for being the Bahrain GP run at a substitute venue, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the read on car performance.
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