Leclerc leads FP2 for Bahrain GP in Malaysia while Mercedes struggles
6 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 9:36 AM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
Charles Leclerc secured the fastest time in second practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang on October 2, setting a lap of 1m37.528s. His performance placed him 0.099 seconds ahead of Isack Hadjar and Lando Norris, who completed the top three spots. A high chance of rain during the session did not impact the practice runs. Meanwhile, both Mercedes drivers struggled to find pace, finishing seventh and eighth overall. The teams now prepare for the qualifying sessions as they seek to improve their positions in the event.
- •Leclerc sets fastest time at Bahrain GP FP2 with 1m37.528s.
- •Isack Hadjar and Lando Norris follow in second and third.
- •Mercedes drivers finish seventh and eighth in the session.
- •High threat of rain did not affect performance during practice.
- 10:13 AMESPN F1 — Leclerc quickest in FP2 on F1's return to Sepang
- 9:18 AMYahoo Sports — Leclerc fastest in second practice for Bahrain GP in Malaysia
- 9:13 AMMotorsport.com — F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Charles Leclerc tops FP2, Mercedes out of top five
- 9:13 AMYahoo Sports — F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Charles Leclerc tops FP2, Mercedes out of top five
- 9:11 AMRacer — Leclerc tops Bahrain FP2 as Mercedes stumbles at Sepang
- 9:09 AMAutosport — F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Leclerc tops FP2 with Mercedes seventh and eighth
"Charles Leclerc went fastest in second practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia as the high threat of rain didn’t come to fruition during the Formula 1 outing. The Ferrari driver set a 1m37.528s at Sepang that put him 0.099s quicker than second-placed Isack Hadjar, who finished third in FP1, with Lando Norris completing the top three. It’s come on the weekend that Sepang has ...Keep reading
"Charles Leclerc went fastest in second practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia as the 90% threat of rain didn’t come to fruition during the Formula 1 outing. The Ferrari driver set a 1m37.528s at Sepang that put him 0.099s quicker than second-placed Isack Hadjar, who finished third in FP1, with Lando Norris completing the top three. It’s come on the weekend that Sepang has ...Keep reading
"Charles Leclerc topped second practice at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia after both Mercedes drivers failed to string together a lap amid a threat of rain that never materialized.
Sources
External links- ESPN F1Oct 2, 2026, 10:13 AMLeclerc quickest in FP2 on F1's return to Sepang
Charles Leclerc topped the timesheets in second practice at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, with the session staying dry despite the threat of rain.
- Yahoo SportsOct 2, 2026, 9:18 AMLeclerc fastest in second practice for Bahrain GP in Malaysia
Charles Leclerc topped the second practice for the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia on Friday. The Ferrari driver clocked the fastest time of 1 minute 37.
- Motorsport.comOct 2, 2026, 9:13 AMF1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Charles Leclerc tops FP2, Mercedes out of top five
Charles Leclerc went fastest in second practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia as the 90% threat of rain didn’t come to fruition during the Formula 1 outing. The Ferrari driver set a 1m37.528s at Sepang that put him 0.099s quicker than second-placed Isack Hadjar, who finished third in FP1, with Lando Norris completing the top three. It’s come on the weekend that Sepang has ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsOct 2, 2026, 9:13 AMF1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Charles Leclerc tops FP2, Mercedes out of top five
The Ferrari driver went quickest while George Russell and Kimi Antonelli both botched their soft tyre runs
- RacerOct 2, 2026, 9:11 AMLeclerc tops Bahrain FP2 as Mercedes stumbles at Sepang
Charles Leclerc topped second practice at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia after both Mercedes drivers failed to string together a lap amid a threat of rain that never materialized.
- AutosportOct 2, 2026, 9:09 AMF1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Leclerc tops FP2 with Mercedes seventh and eighth
Charles Leclerc went fastest in second practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia as the high threat of rain didn’t come to fruition during the Formula 1 outing. The Ferrari driver set a 1m37.528s at Sepang that put him 0.099s quicker than second-placed Isack Hadjar, who finished third in FP1, with Lando Norris completing the top three. It’s come on the weekend that Sepang has ...Keep reading
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