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Max Verstappen ends pole wait at Bahrain GP in Malaysia but Russell risks losing more ground

Source: The Guardian Sport - Published: 03 Oct 2026 12:47

Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton starts second on the front rowKimi Antonelli in fourth, George Russell down in eighthMax Verstappen claimed pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia at Sepang, taking the top spot for Red Bull for the first time this season.The Dutch driver beat Lewis Hamilton, who delivered a mighty lap into second, for his first pole since last year’s Abu Dhabi GP. The championship leader, Kimi Antonelli, was fourth but crucially for the title race his Mercedes teammate, George Russell, could manage only eighth. Continue reading...