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Bahrain GP: Verstappen gets it done – snatches first pole of 2026
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03/10/2026 at 10:2303/10/2026 at 10:30 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. Max Verstappen finally has his 2026 pole position – and he had to wait until round 16 in Malaysia to get it. The Red Bull driver completed a commanding qualifying performance at Sepang by topping all three segments, converting his early-weekend speed into his first pole since the 2025 Abu Dhabi finale. Verstappen’s 1m35.130s was enough to deny Lewis Hamilton, who will join him on the front row when Malaysia stages its first F1 race since 2017 as a substitute venue amid the Middle East conflict. 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix - Qualifying results Hamilton initially looked...
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