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Verstappen takes first 2026 pole ahead of Hamilton
Original: Verstappen takes first 2026 pole ahead of Hamilton https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/articles/cm1j3l9867jwo?at_medium
Max Verstappen claimed pole position at the opening qualifying session of the 2026 Formula 1 season, beating Lewis Hamilton to the front of the grid. The result sets up a high-profile head-to-head between two of the sport's biggest names to start the new campaign, with Hamilton now lining up directly behind his long-time rival.
Why now: The start of the 2026 F1 season and a Verstappen-Hamilton duel at the front naturally draws wide attention from motorsport fans.
Max VerstappenLewis HamiltonFormula 1
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- Verstappen takes first 2026 pole ahead of Hamilton https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/articles/cm1j3l9867jwo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss # Formula1 # Motorsport # SportsNews · bbc_news@robot.villas · 1
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