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Max Verstappen ends F1 pole drought at Sepang

Original: Max Verstappen ends F1 pole drought in Sepang showdown with Lewis Hamilton

Max Verstappen took pole position at the Malaysian Grand Prix in Sepang, ending a run of races without starting from the front of the grid. He did it in a direct fight with Lewis Hamilton during qualifying, signalling that Red Bull and Ferrari or Mercedes are closely matched this weekend. Fans and pundits are debating what it means for Sunday's race and the title fight.

Why now: Verstappen reclaiming pole after a drought, against Hamilton, is a major storyline in the current F1 season

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