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2026 Bahrain Grand Prix Interactive Data
Drivers' lap charts, times and tyre strategies for 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix.
In brief
Drivers' lap charts, times and tyre strategies for 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix. Max Verstappen led the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix with a 1:38.220 lap time, followed by Andrea Kimi Antonelli and Lewis Hamilton. Originally reported by RaceFans.
Race Start Conditions
The track was damp when the race began but over half the field chose to start on slick tyres.
Early Race Dynamics
Those who opted for intermediates immediately rose to the front but an early Safety Car compressed the field soon afterwards.
Hamilton's Position
Lewis Hamilton started on slicks but was over a minute behind by lap five, finishing on the podium.
Lap Chart Overview
The positions of each driver on every lap. Click name to highlight, right-click to reset.
Gaps Chart Details
The gaps between each driver on every lap compared to the leader’s average lap time. Very large gaps omitted.
Lap Times Analysis
All lap times by drivers (in seconds, very slow laps excluded). Scroll to zoom, drag to pan.
Fastest Laps
Max Verstappen led with a 1:38.220 lap time, followed by Andrea Kimi Antonelli and Lewis Hamilton.
Tyre Strategies
The tyre strategies for each driver, including pit stop times and completion.
Pit Stop Times
Pit stop times for drivers, with complete stop times and gaps to best performance.
Formation Lap Issue
Drivers reported software glitches slowing cars to a crawl during formation laps.
Hamilton's Concern
Hamilton suspects he could have fought for a win had he not started on slicks.
Here's the gist
Max Verstappen led the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix with a 1:38.220 lap time, followed by Andrea Kimi Antonelli and Lewis Hamilton.
