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Verstappen ends pole drought with Bahrain GP qualifying masterclass

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Max Verstappen claimed pole position at the Bahrain Grand Prix held in Malaysia, ending a long wait for his first pole of the 2026 Formula One season and his first non-Mercedes-powered pole. Reports say a mistake cost the championship leader, while George Russell risks losing further ground and Lewis Hamilton qualified behind the four-time world champion.

Why now: Verstappen breaking his pole drought at a unusual Malaysia-hosted Bahrain GP has shaken up the 2026 title fight.

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Evidence

• Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Max Verstappen takes first pole this season, Lewis Hamilton behind · ESPN
• The former weakness key to Red Bull's sudden supremacy · The Race
• Verstappen ends pole wait at Bahrain GP in Malaysia but Russell risks losing more ground · The Guardian
• Verstappen claims pole at Grand Prix in Malaysia · ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• Verstappen takes first non-Mercedes powered pole of 2026 · Nine.com.au
• ‘Finally’: Max ends long F1 drought in quali statement as ‘not good’ error costs leader · Fox Sports
• Poor pole run broken by four-time F1 world champion · Southern Cross
• Formula One 2026: Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia qualifying – live · The Guardian
• Formula One 2026: Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia qualifying – live · The Guardian
• Piastri likens track to 'sandpaper' as F1 returns to Malaysia · ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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