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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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Red Bull's Isack Hadjar was third fastest but has a five-place grid penalty, which will promote runaway championship leader Kimi Antonelli to third place.
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Max Verstappen secured pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, showcasing Red Bull's significant performance improvement with a new car upgrade. This marks Verstappen’s first pole of the year and comes after Red Bull struggled initially but showed promise with consecutive podium finishes leading up to this race. The upgrade focuses on a new floor design that has closed the gap between Red Bull and…
'Incredible' Red Bull upgrade enlivens F1 in Malaysia →3 articles from BBC on this storyMax Verstappen secured pole position at the Formula One Grand Prix in Malaysia, with Lewis Hamilton second. This marks the first time since the Hungarian Grand Prix that two main rivals have shared the front row of the grid. Despite having a significant upgrade package, Mercedes faced difficulties, leaving George Russell to start seventh—a stark contrast from his recent victory in Azerbaijan. Verstappen's…
Verstappen claims pole at Grand Prix in Malaysia →2 articles from ABC News (AU) on this storyMax Verstappen secured pole position for the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, marking his first pole of the season. Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton qualified second, despite challenges with tyre degradation during practice sessions. Isack Hadjar, Verstappen’s teammate, was third but will start eighth due to a grid penalty. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc completed the top three…
Red Bull’s Verstappen grabs pole position for Bahrain GP in Malaysia →Max Verstappen secured pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix held in Malaysia, marking his first pole of the season and a significant setback for Mercedes. Verstappen outpaced Lewis Hamilton from Ferrari by 0.298 seconds with Isack Hadjar taking third. This is Red Bull’s first pole since they switched to non-Mercedes engines this year. Mercedes drivers Kimi Antonelli and George Russell qualified fourth and eighth…
Verstappen takes his first pole position of the year at F1's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia →Analysis
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- 2 Oct
The second Red Bull of Isack Hadjar was third fastest, 0.783secs off the pace, ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, split from his team-mate Lewis Hamilton by championship leader Kimi Antonelli's Mercedes.
- 3 Oct
Red Bull's Max Verstappen claimed his first pole position of the season at the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia on Saturday, with Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton joining him on the front row.
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3 Oct 'Incredible' Red Bull upgrade enlivens F1 in MalaysiaMax Verstappen secured pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, showcasing Red Bull's significant performance improvement with a new car upgrade. This marks Verstappen’s first pole of the year and comes after Red Bull struggled initially but showed promise with consecutive podium finishes leading up to this race. The upgrade focuses on a new floor design that has closed the gap between Red Bull and…BBC
3 Oct Verstappen takes his first pole position of the year at F1's Bahrain Grand Prix in MalaysiaMax Verstappen secured pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix held in Malaysia, marking his first pole of the season and a significant setback for Mercedes. Verstappen outpaced Lewis Hamilton from Ferrari by 0.298 seconds with Isack Hadjar taking third. This is Red Bull’s first pole since they switched to non-Mercedes engines this year. Mercedes drivers Kimi Antonelli and George Russell qualified fourth and eighth…Toronto Star
3 Oct Red Bull’s Verstappen grabs pole position for Bahrain GP in MalaysiaMax Verstappen secured pole position for the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, marking his first pole of the season. Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton qualified second, despite challenges with tyre degradation during practice sessions. Isack Hadjar, Verstappen’s teammate, was third but will start eighth due to a grid penalty. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc completed the top three…Al Jazeera3 Oct Verstappen claims pole at Grand Prix in MalaysiaMax Verstappen secured pole position at the Formula One Grand Prix in Malaysia, with Lewis Hamilton second. This marks the first time since the Hungarian Grand Prix that two main rivals have shared the front row of the grid. Despite having a significant upgrade package, Mercedes faced difficulties, leaving George Russell to start seventh—a stark contrast from his recent victory in Azerbaijan. Verstappen's…ABC News (AU)
3 Oct Verstappen takes first 2026 pole ahead of HamiltonMax Verstappen secured Red Bull's first pole position of the 2026 season at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, beating Lewis Hamilton by 0.298 seconds. Verstappen’s strong performance follows recent improvements to the car after a difficult year. Isack Hadjar was third but will start fifth due to penalties, promoting Kimi Antonelli from his team Aston Martin to third place. Mercedes faced issues with their major…BBC
2 Oct Verstappen tops Bahrain GP in Malaysia first practiceMax Verstappen led practice for an unusual Formula 1 event held at Malaysia's Sepang circuit due to cancellations of the original Bahrain Grand Prix. Verstappen was followed closely by George Russell, with Red Bull teammate Isack Hadjar third. Several drivers noted significant tyre wear on the abrasive track surface. Mercedes introduced new upgrades but faced unexpected high degradation from their tyres compared to…BBC2 Oct Piastri likens track to 'sandpaper' as F1 returns to MalaysiaFormula 1 is returning to Malaysia for the first time in nine years, holding the rescheduled Bahrain Grand Prix at the Sepang circuit this weekend. Racing driver Oscar Piastri has noted that the track surface appears very rough, comparing it to "sandpaper," suggesting that tyre wear will be a significant challenge during the race. The event is scheduled for Sunday afternoon.ABC News (AU)
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