2026 Bahrain Grand Prix Qualifying telemetry: lap comparison
At a glance
Max Verstappen took pole position in qualifying for the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix with 1:35.130, 0.298s ahead of Lewis Hamilton.
Sepang International Circuit: 5.480 km. Air temperature 32.7°C, track 55.3°C.
2026 Bahrain Grand Prix qualifying results
| Pos | Driver | Team | Best lap | Gap | Session |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing | 1:35.130 | Q3 | |
| 2 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 1:35.428 | +0.298 | Q3 |
| 3 | Isack Hadjar | Red Bull Racing | 1:35.558 | +0.428 | Q3 |
| 4 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 1:35.631 | +0.501 | Q3 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 1:35.666 | +0.536 | Q3 |
| 6 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 1:35.757 | +0.627 | Q3 |
| 7 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 1:35.762 | +0.632 | Q3 |
| 8 | George Russell | Mercedes | 1:35.871 | +0.741 | Q3 |
| 9 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | 1:37.210 | +2.080 | Q3 |
| 10 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi | 1:37.673 | +2.543 | Q3 |
| 11 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls | 1:37.023 | +1.893 | Q2 |
| 12 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | 1:37.220 | +2.090 | Q2 |
| 13 | Carlos Sainz | Williams | 1:37.527 | +2.397 | Q2 |
| 14 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | 1:37.566 | +2.436 | Q2 |
| 15 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine | 1:48.421 | +13.291 | Q2 |
| 16 | Arvid Lindblad | Racing Bulls | 1:54.809 | +19.679 | Q2 |
| 17 | Nico Hulkenberg | Audi | 1:37.970 | +2.840 | Q1 |
| 18 | Oliver Bearman | Haas F1 Team | 1:37.980 | +2.850 | Q1 |
| 19 | Esteban Ocon | Haas F1 Team | 1:38.233 | +3.103 | Q1 |
| 20 | Alexander Albon | Williams | 1:38.600 | +3.470 | Q1 |
| 21 | Valtteri Bottas | Cadillac | 1:38.611 | +3.481 | Q1 |
| 22 | Sergio Perez | Cadillac | 1:38.933 | +3.803 | Q1 |