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Verstappen beats Hamilton to pole at Bahrain Grand Prix

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 in qualifying. It is Red Bull's first pole of the 2026 Formula 1 season, signalling that Verstappen and the team remain strong contenders despite pre-season questions about their pace. Hamilton's placing keeps Ferrari in the mix for the race start.

Why now: The first Red Bull pole of the 2026 season, won against Hamilton, is fresh qualifying news Formula 1 fans are following.

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• Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Max Verstappen beats Lewis Hamilton to pole position to claim first Red Bull pole of 2026 Formula 1 season · Sky Sports

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