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Leclerc fastest in second practice as Verstappen and Red Bull impress

Original: Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Charles Leclerc tops second practice but Red Bull and Max Verstappen impress on Friday

Charles Leclerc set the fastest time in second practice at the Bahrain Grand Prix, topping the Friday timesheets in Sakhir. However, Red Bull and Max Verstappen also looked strong across both sessions, prompting many observers to view them as serious contenders heading into qualifying and the season-opening race. The session gave teams their first real read of pace ahead of the new Formula 1 season.

Why now: It is the opening race weekend of the Formula 1 season, so practice pace is being closely analysed for clues about the pecking order.

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