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3 October 2026

Verstappen takes first 2026 pole ahead of Hamilton

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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 ahead of Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton.

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