Verstappen takes first 2026 pole ahead of Hamilton
Max Verstappen takes his and Red Bull's first pole position of 2026 with an imperious performance in qualifying at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
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Verstappen tops Bahrain GP first practice in Malaysia
Max Verstappen leads first practice as Formula 1 returns to the Sepang track for the first time in nine years for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
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