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Verstappen fastest ahead of Russell in Bahrain GP FP1

Original: F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Verstappen pips Russell to top FP1

Max Verstappen set the quickest time in first practice for the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix, edging out Mercedes' George Russell at the top of the timesheets. Details remain limited beyond the headline, with no reported gaps, lap times or team reactions yet available, but the session sets up an early rivalry heading into the race weekend.

Why now: The Bahrain GP weekend is underway and fans are tracking Verstappen and Russell's early pace battle.

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