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Verstappen takes first 2026 pole ahead of Hamilton
Max Verstappen took his and Red Bull's first pole position of 2026 with an imperious performance in qualifying at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, ahead of Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton.
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Max Verstappen secured his and Red Bull’s first pole of the 2026 season with an imperious qualifying performance at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. He edged Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton by 0.298 seconds after topping all three qualifying sessions. The Dutch driver’s previous pole and race win had come at the season‑ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix earlier in 2026. This result places Verstappen at the front of the grid for the Bahrain race.
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