World · Singapore Bureau
Verstappen fastest in opening Sepang practice session
Red Bull's Max Verstappen topped the opening practice session at the Malaysian Grand Prix, posting the quickest lap time as the four-time world champion seeks his first victory of the season.
LSN Singapore ·
Max Verstappen demonstrated Red Bull's competitiveness during Friday's opening practice for the Malaysian Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit, establishing an early pace with the session's fastest lap time.
The four-time world champion has yet to secure a race victory this season, making the Malaysian round a crucial opportunity to break into the winner's circle. His performance in the opening session suggests Red Bull remains competitive in the battle for race honours at Sepang.
The first practice session set the stage for the remainder of the weekend, with teams gathering crucial data on car performance and track conditions ahead of the qualifying and main race events. Teams will continue to refine their strategies and vehicle setups through the second practice session and qualifying rounds.
The Malaysian Grand Prix remains one of the calendar's most demanding races, with high temperatures and humidity at Sepang presenting additional challenges for drivers and teams seeking to optimise their performance across the weekend.