F1: Chequered Flag - Bahrain GP in Malaysia Quali Review: Verstappen v Hamilton Reignited?

Download Bahrain GP in Malaysia Quali Review: Verstappen v Hamilton Reignited?

Will we get a repeat of Max Verstappen & Lewis Hamilton’s epic 2021 battle into turn one at Sepang? Harry Benjamin is joined by British racing driver Sam Bird and the BBC’s F1 correspondent Andrew Benson to reflect on qualifying at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. The team also analyse the performance of title rivals Kimi Antonelli and George Russell. Who will take the vital advantage going into Sunday’s race?

Published on Saturday, 3rd October 2026.

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