F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Max Verstappen dominates for first pole of 2026
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Max Verstappen secured pole position for the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix, which is being held in Malaysia. Driving for Red Bull, Verstappen recorded the fastest time in all three qualifying sessions to claim his first pole position of the 2026 season. This performance follows his strong showing during Friday's practice sessions.
The qualifying results saw Verstappen outperform the field, including Lewis Hamilton, who qualified second. This result marks the first pole position of the year for the Red Bull team.
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Sky Sports (GB)Highlights the direct competition between Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton
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