F1 2026 qualifying head-to-head: Bahrain GP in Malaysia
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Max Verstappen qualified on pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. According to the Winnipeg Free Press, this was Verstappen's first pole position of the year, and it came on a rare off day for Mercedes and standings leader Kimi Antonelli.
The Bahrain Grand Prix is being held at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia this year, rather than its usual location. The decision to stage the event at Sepang was made at short notice, with Bahrain International Circuit chief executive Sheikh Salman Isa Al Khalifa learning of the plan over a phone call, as reported by the Malay Mail.
Kimi Antonelli had topped the final practice session on Saturday, according to Yahoo Sports. Antonelli's time of 1m36.302s was two tenths quicker than Max Verstappen's best time in first practice. The upgraded Mercedes car had struggled in Friday practice, but Antonelli's performance suggested a recovery.
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