The Bahrain Grand Prix in
NOTE: Grid remains provisional until officially confirmed by the FIA.
2026 F1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia starting grid
| Position | Driver | Team |
|---|---|---|
| POLE | Max Verstappen | Red Bull |
| 2. | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari |
| 3. | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes |
| 4. | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari |
| 5. | Lando Norris | McLaren |
| 6. | Oscar Piastri | McLaren |
| 7. | George Russell | Mercedes |
| 8. | Isack Hadjar - PENALTY | Red Bull |
| 9. | Pierre Gasly | Alpine |
| 10. | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi |
| 11. | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls |
| 12. | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin |
| 13. | Carlos Sainz | Williams |
| 14. | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin |
| 15. | Nico Hulkenberg | Audi |
| 16. | Oliver Bearman | Haas |
| 17. | Esteban Ocon | Haas |
| 18. | Alex Albon | Williams |
| 19. | Valtteri Bottas | Cadillac |
| 20. | Sergio Perez | Cadillac |
| 21. | Franco Colapinto - PENALTY | Alpine |
| 22. | Arvid Lindblad - PENALTY | Racing Bulls |
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