Verstappen secures first 2026 pole at Bahrain Grand Prix ahead of Hamilton
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Max Verstappen achieved his and Red Bull's first pole position of the 2026 season with a strong qualifying performance at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. He outpaced Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton to claim the top starting spot. This marks an important start for Verstappen and Red Bull in the new season.
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