# 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix Interactive Data

> Drivers' lap charts, times and tyre strategies for 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix.
- Title: 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix Interactive Data · RaceFans | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: RaceFans — https://racefans.net/2026/10/04/2026-bahrain-grand-prix-in-malaysia-interactive-data-lap-charts-times-and-tyres
- Published: 2026-10-04T14:49:17+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: 2026, bahrain grand prix, lap charts, tyre strategies, max verstappen, andrea kimi antonelli, lewis hamilton, ferrari, mercedes, red bull, formula 1, bahrain
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Max Verstappen led the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix with a 1:38.220 lap time, followed by Andrea Kimi Antonelli and Lewis Hamilton.