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Verstappen takes Bahrain GP pole ahead of Hamilton in Malaysia
Original: Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Max Verstappen beats Lewis Hamilton to pole position to claim first Red Bull pole of 2026 Formula 1 season
Max Verstappen claimed pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix, held in Malaysia, beating Lewis Hamilton to top qualifying and securing Red Bull's first pole of the 2026 Formula 1 season. The result sets up a Verstappen-Hamilton front row and hands Red Bull an early statement in the new campaign, with fans and pundits weighing in on the margin and what it signals for the race.
Why now: The opening pole of the new F1 season pits Verstappen against Hamilton, drawing strong interest from motorsport fans.
Max VerstappenLewis HamiltonRed BullFormula 1Bahrain Grand Prix
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