Verstappen takes first 2026 pole ahead of Hamilton
03-10-2026 11:13 via bbc.co.uk

Verstappen takes first 2026 pole ahead of Hamilton

Max Verstappen takes his and Red Bull's first pole position of 2026 with an imperious performance in qualifying at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
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AS IT HAPPENED: Verstappen storms to pole in Malaysia
AS IT HAPPENED: Verstappen storms to pole in Malaysia
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Verstappen seizes first pole of the season for Bahrain GP
LIVE COVERAGE: Verstappen storms to pole in Malaysia
LIVE COVERAGE: Verstappen storms to pole in Malaysia
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