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Verstappen takes first 2026 pole at Sepang
Original: F1 – Verstappen storms to first pole of 2026 at Sepang as Hamilton hands Ferrari front row start
Max Verstappen claimed his first pole position of the 2026 Formula 1 season, setting the fastest time in qualifying for the Malaysian Grand Prix at Sepang. Lewis Hamilton qualified alongside him on the front row, giving Ferrari a strong starting position. The result sets up a Verstappen-Hamilton battle at the front for Sunday's race.
Why now: Fresh qualifying results from the Malaysian Grand Prix put two of the sport's biggest names on the front row.
Max VerstappenLewis HamiltonFerrariRed BullSepang
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- F1 – Verstappen storms to first pole of 2026 at Sepang as Hamilton hands Ferrari front row start · Federation Internationale de l'Automobile
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