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Lewis Hamilton sets front row start at Sepang qualifying session

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Last updated Oct 3, 2026

Lewis Hamilton sets front row start at Sepang qualifying session

Summary

Lewis Hamilton secured a front row start at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, calling it the 'best lap' of his 2026 Formula 1 season. He recorded a time of 1m35.428s, placing him 0.298 seconds behind polesitter Max Verstappen. Isack Hadjar completed the top three in qualifying. Hamilton expressed surprise at his performance, indicating an unexpected level of competitiveness from his team, Ferrari. The race is scheduled to take place following the qualifying session.

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By the Numbers

•Hamilton sets a time of 1m35.428s at Sepang.
•He starts alongside Max Verstappen on the front row.
•Isack Hadjar finishes third in qualifying.
•The Bahrain Grand Prix follows the qualifying session.

Latest Updates

12:10 PMMotorsport.com — Lewis Hamilton labels Sepang qualifying as "best lap" of his 2026 F1 season
12:10 PMYahoo Sports — Lewis Hamilton labels Sepang qualifying as "best lap" of his 2026 F1 season

What they're saying

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Lewis Hamilton reckons he produced the “best lap” of his 2026 Formula 1 season to take a front row start alongside Max Verstappen at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. The Ferrari driver set a 1m35.428s at Sepang and that put him 0.298s off polesitter Verstappen, whose Red Bull team-mate Isack Hadjar completed the top three on Saturday. It certainly came as a surprise to Hamilton, as he ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com