Max Verstappen stole the show at Sepang after securing a sensational pole position in a qualifying session full of surprises. This achievement marks a historic milestone for Red Bull as they claim their maiden pole position with an in-house power unit developed in collaboration with Ford.
The RB22 looked transformed throughout the weekend, handling the sweeping corners of the circuit with immense poise. Meanwhile, Mercedes struggled to make an impact as their much-hyped upgrade package failed to deliver when it mattered most.
"It’s fantastic," Verstappen said in parc ferme. "Looking at the season, how it started for us, and the progression that we have made, to finally get pole is pretty incredible."
Heading into Sunday's Grand Prix, the four-time world champion made his victory intentions clear. However, he acknowledged the severe challenges posed by the punishing Malaysian heat, which will heavily test drivers, brakes, and tyre management.
"It’s very hot, so the race is definitely going to be a tough one," he concluded, carrying immense confidence into the lights-out moment.
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Lewis Hamilton sebut kualifikasi F1 Malaysia sebagai putaran terbaiknya musim ini usai amankan baris terdepan bersama Ferrari di Sepang.
Max Verstappen rebut pole pertama F1 2026 di GP Malaysia Sepang bersama Red Bull usai atasi masalah RB22 dan temukan performa terbaik.
Lando Norris kecewa dengan masalah kecepatan lurus McLaren setelah hanya amankan posisi ketujuh kualifikasi F1 GP Bahrain di Sepang.
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