Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto had given Alpine something to build on in qualifying at the 2026 F1 Malaysia round, with Gasly reaching Q3 and finishing ninth, and Colapinto making it through to Q2 as he helped his teammate with a tow in the middle segment. The Argentinian then dropped to 21st on the grid…
Kimi Antonelli believes Mercedes could have challenged for a higher starting position in Malaysia for Round 16 of the 2026 F1 season if not for his track-limits mistake in Q2, but remains satisfied with his recovery in Qualifying to secure fourth on the grid. Antonelli entered Q3 having used an additional set of tyres in…
Max Verstappen topped FP1 at round 16 of the 2026 F1 season in Malaysia, with Charles Leclerc going fastest in FP2. Red Bull Technical Director Pierre Waché and Verstappen spoke to the media after the day’s running. Waché on Red Bull’s first day at 2026 F1 Malaysia round Waché described the conditions as among the…
Mercedes arrived in Malaysia for Round 16 of the 2026 F1 season with a new upgrade package on the W17, as well as both George Russell and Kimi Antonelli experiencing the circuit for the first time. Max Verstappen topped both FP1 and the early stages of FP2, while Leclerc ultimately ended Friday fastest after switching…
