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Lando Norris qualifies sixth in Sepang amid engine issues

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Last updated Oct 3, 2026

Lando Norris qualifies sixth in Sepang amid engine issues

Summary

Lando Norris qualified sixth for the F1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia on October 3, 2026, hindered by a power unit problem. He finished six tenths behind pole-sitter Max Verstappen, setting a time of 1m35.757s, just 0.005s ahead of teammate Oscar Piastri, who qualified seventh. The engine issue has affected McLaren's performance, especially on the straights, and both drivers are concerned about the race due to the car's current state. McLaren hopes for improvements but faces challenges in strategy as they prepare for the event.

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By the Numbers

•Norris qualified sixth at the Sepang circuit for the F1 Bahrain Grand Prix.
•He experienced a power unit issue affecting straight-line speed.
•Norris finished just ahead of teammate Piastri, who qualified seventh.
•McLaren struggled in practice, finishing no higher than third in sessions.
•Both drivers express concern over the race's strategies and car performance.

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10:44 AMYahoo Sports — Lando Norris frustrated by engine issue that cost him in Sepang qualifying
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What they're saying

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Lando Norris was left frustrated by a power unit problem that left him just sixth on the grid for the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. The McLaren driver was six tenths off Red Bull’s polesitter Max Verstappen at Sepang on Saturday, setting a 1m35.757s that put Norris just 0.005s ahead of team-mate Oscar Piastri in seventh. Norris reckons his deficit came via a lack of speed on ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com