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Verstappen claims pole position for Bahrain Grand Prix

News›Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026

Verstappen claims pole position for Bahrain Grand Prix

PlanetF1+ 9 moreSat 3 Oct · 09:05 UTCupdated Sun 4 Oct · 06:16 UTCHave your say

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Max Verstappen secured his first pole position of the 2026 Formula 1 season during qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit. The Red Bull driver outpaced Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton, who will start in second place.

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Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Verstappen dominates as Hamilton makes front rowA dominant Max Verstappen put his Red Bull on pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.

PlanetF1Sat 3 Oct · 09:05 UTCRead their report →

Max Verstappen beats Lewis Hamilton for first non Mercedes-powered pole of F1 2026 at Bahrain GP in MalaysiaMax Verstappen takes pole at the Bahrain Grand Prix ahead of Lewis Hamilton.

CrashSat 3 Oct · 09:05 UTCRead →

Max Verstappen beats Lewis Hamilton for first pole of 2026 at the Bahrain Grand Prix in MalaysiaRed Bull star Max Verstappen has secured his first pole position of the 2026 F1 season after topping qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix in ...

f1oversteer.comSat 3 Oct · 09:07 UTCRead →

Max Verstappen shocks Mercedes with stunning F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia pole positionMax Verstappen left Mercedes in shock during qualifying for the F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia, taking pole position while the Silver Arrows struggled for performance.

Motorsport WeekSat 3 Oct · 09:12 UTCRead →

F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Verstappen dominates for first pole of 2026 from HamiltonMax Verstappen took his first pole of the 2026 Formula 1 campaign to deliver on his early weekend promise by dominating qualifying at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. The Red Bull driver was fastest in all three sessions after also topping FP1 on Friday to take his first pole since the 2025 Abu Dhabi finale with a 1m35.130s at Sepang. Verstappen will be joined on the front row by ... Keep reading

AutosportSat 3 Oct · 09:14 UTCRead →

Verstappen beats Hamilton to pole in MalaysiaMax Verstappen claimed Red Bull's first pole position of the season as he beat Lewis Hamilton in qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.

Sky Sports F1Sat 3 Oct · 09:25 UTCRead →

Verstappen seizes first pole of the season for Bahrain GPRed Bull’s Max Verstappen topped each segment of Qualifying at the Sepang International Circuit on his way to clinching pole position.

Formula1.comSat 3 Oct · 09:25 UTCRead →

Verstappen snatches Sepang pole, Hamilton secures brilliant P2 for FerrariMax Verstappen returned to the top of the Formula 1 qualifying order in spectacular fashion on Saturday, securing pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.

f1technical.netSat 3 Oct · 09:25 UTCRead →

Verstappen beats Hamilton to pole at Bahrain GP in MalaysiaMax Verstappen gave Red Bull Powertrains its first pole position, ending a run of Mercedes-powered poles for the season so far.

racer.comSat 3 Oct · 09:29 UTCRead →

Verstappen on pole for Bahrain GP, Hamilton 2ndMax Verstappen has taken his first pole position of the season after a blistering lap for Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.

espn.comSat 3 Oct · 10:16 UTCRead →

Three things we learned from qualifying at the Bahrain GP as Max Verstappen scored pole in MalaysiaQualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia is in the books, and Max Verstappen will be lining up alongside Lewis Hamilton as the top ...

f1oversteer.comSat 3 Oct · 11:00 UTCRead →

Max Verstappen heralds ‘fantastic’ F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia poleMax Verstappen has heralded his pole position at the F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia, Red Bull's maiden with its own in-house power unit in collaboration with Ford.

Motorsport WeekSat 3 Oct · 11:00 UTCRead →

Jolyon Palmer saw exactly where Max Verstappen made the difference for Bahrain GP pole in MalaysiaMax Verstappen starts from the very front of the pack at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia on Sunday after a scorching lap in the ...

f1oversteer.comSat 3 Oct · 12:00 UTCRead →

Red Bull buoyant after copying Ferrari design helped Max Verstappen take Bahrain GP pole in MalaysiaRed Bull have reaped the rewards from copying one of Ferrari’s designs for an upgrade on the RB22 at the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in ...

f1oversteer.comSat 3 Oct · 15:00 UTCRead →

Our Bahrain GP Bet Builder after Verstappen takes poleWe have picked a three-leg Bet Builder for Sunday’s Grand Prix, including a podium and points-finish selection.

Formula1.comSat 3 Oct · 15:38 UTCRead →

F1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia LIVE: Race updates with Max Verstappen on poleFollow all the action from the 2026 Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia

CrashSun 4 Oct · 05:28 UTCRead →

Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia LIVE! Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton lock out front rowMax Verstappen has put himself in prime position to target his first win of the season at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.

espn.comSun 4 Oct · 07:06 UTCRead →

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Lewis Hamilton shares plan to fight Max Verstappen in 'different ball game'Lewis Hamilton is set to compete against Max Verstappen at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, where both drivers secured the front row for the race. Hamilton qualified second, three-tenths of a second behind Verstappen, and is focused on maintaining pace with the Dutch driver during the 56-lap race. Hamilton highlighted the challenges posed by the Sepang International Circuit, particularly the abrasive track surface and oppressive temperatures. He emphasised the need for effective tyre management, stating that the race conditions will be significantly different from qualifying. Despite the challenges, Hamilton expressed optimism about his car's performance and his ability to keep up with Verstappen.

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