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Red Bull Technical Director Pierre Waché and Max Verstappen reflected on a productive but challenging Friday at round 16 of the 2026 F1 season at Malaysia, with high temperatures, tyre degradation, and a new circuit creating a steep learning curve.

Waché and Verstappen reflect on positive but demanding first day for Red Bull at 2026 F1 Malaysia round

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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…

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Mercedes Deputy Team Principal Bradley Lord and George Russell reflected on a productive but imperfect first day at Round 16 of the 2026 F1 season in Malaysia, with tyre degradation identified as the key challenge heading into qualifying and the race.

Lord and Russell reflect on Mercedes’ first day at 2026 F1 Malaysia round as tyre degradation emerges as key challenge

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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…

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