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Verstappen beats upgraded Mercedes in Sepang practice one

Max Verstappen repeatedly overshadowed George Russell and his massively upgraded Mercedes in first Sepang practice

The Race
October 2, 2026
Verstappen beats upgraded Mercedes in Sepang practice one

Max Verstappen repeatedly overshadowed George Russell and his massively upgraded Mercedes in first Sepang practice

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