Verstappen takes first pole of season in Malaysia Bahrain GP
Summarised from 6 outlets · 7 reports · Updated 3 Oct, 11:13 · Archive
Max Verstappen claimed pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, Red Bull's first of the season.
Max Verstappen claimed pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, delivering what was described as an imperious performance in qualifying. The result marks Red Bull's first pole position of the 2026 season.
Lewis Hamilton qualified second on the front row, posting what several outlets described as a strong lap. Kimi Antonelli, the championship leader, finished fourth. George Russell, Antonelli's Mercedes teammate, qualified eighth, a result noted as a blow to Mercedes' title hopes in the championship fight.
The Bahrain Grand Prix is being staged in Malaysia because of the war in the Middle East, according to the Daily Mail Sport. The race takes place at Sepang.
Verstappen's pole position marks his first since Abu Dhabi last year. Kimi Antonelli had been fastest in final practice, setting up the qualifying battle between the Mercedes and Red Bull teams.
How it is being reported
- Red Bull’s Verstappen grabs pole position for Bahrain GP in MalaysiaAl Jazeera · 3 Oct, 11:03
- Verstappen beats Hamilton to pole in MalaysiaSky Sports · 3 Oct, 11:00
- Max Verstappen qualifies on pole for the first time in TEN MONTHS at uprooted Bahrain Grand Prix - as George Russell finishes eighth in blow to his title hopes against Kimi AntonelliDaily Mail Sport · 3 Oct, 10:56
- Verstappen claims pole at Grand Prix in MalaysiaABC News Australia · 3 Oct, 10:55
- Max Verstappen claims first pole position of season at Bahrain GP in MalaysiaThe Guardian · 3 Oct, 10:47
- Verstappen takes first 2026 pole ahead of HamiltonBBC News · 3 Oct, 10:13
- Antonelli fastest from Verstappen ahead of qualifying in MalaysiaSky Sports · 3 Oct, 07:00
In this story: Max Verstappen · Lewis Hamilton · Kimi Antonelli · George Russell · Red Bull · Mercedes · Ferrari · Malaysia
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