Verstappen takes first pole of 2026 at Bahrain GP in Malaysia

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Max Verstappen secured his first pole position of the 2026 season, dominating qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. He beat Lewis Hamilton to the front row, with Red Bull Powertrains claiming its first pole of the year.

Max Verstappen Lewis Hamilton Isack Hadjar Red BullMercedes

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Formula1.com and ESPN focus on Verstappen's achievement, while Racer highlights Red Bull Powertrains' first pole. The Race notes Mercedes' worst qualifying of the year. The FIA document confirms the official classification: Verstappen, Hamilton, Hadjar.

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Verstappen takes first pole of 2026 at Bahrain GP in Malaysia

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Max Verstappen takes pole position for the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia