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F1 in Sepang: Friday practice brings early clues and first verdicts
At the Malaysian Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend, Friday practice opened the battle between teams and drivers at Sepang.
1 October 2026 1 min read 3 views
Friday practice in Sepang kicked off the Formula 1 Malaysian Grand Prix weekend, with teams working to gather data on race pace and car setup. For the drivers, it was the first useful test to understand how the cars behaved on the Malaysian circuit.
Between runs and track work, the day provided the first benchmarks of the weekend, with important indications ahead of qualifying and the race. Attention now shifts to the next session, where the values seen in practice can be confirmed or overturned.