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Hamilton vs Verstappen ghost car comparison from 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix

Original: GHOST CAR: Lewis Hamilton vs Max Verstappen | 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia

Formula 1 released a 'ghost car' visual comparing Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen's laps at the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix, showing the two drivers' pace side by side. The clip has drawn well over a million engagements, with fans debating the margins between the two champions and what the new season's form signals ahead of the Malaysian round.

Why now: Rivalry between Hamilton and Verstappen remains the biggest draw in Formula 1, and any direct pace comparison sparks debate among fans

Lewis HamiltonMax VerstappenFormula 1Bahrain Grand PrixMalaysia

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• GHOST CAR: Lewis Hamilton vs Max Verstappen | 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia · FORMULA 1 · 1.1M

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