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News›Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026

Max Verstappen secures pole position in Sepang

RacingNews365Fri 2 Oct · 05:33 UTCupdated Sat 3 Oct · 12:06 UTCHave your say
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Max Verstappen achieved pole position during the first Formula 1 qualifying session in Malaysia in eight years. The session took place in Sepang, where Verstappen topped the timesheets amid soaring temperatures.

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Max Verstappen heads F1 rivals as Sepang makes return with soaring temperaturesF1's first session in Malaysia in eight years has seen Max Verstappen end the session on to of the timesheets!RacingNews365Fri 2 Oct · 05:33 UTCRead →
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