Max Verstappen delivered a commanding performance to secure his first pole position of the 2026 Formula 1 campaign at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Sepang. The Red Bull Racing star topped every single session of the weekend, culminating in a blistering lap time of 1m35.130s.
The reigning heavyweight proved untouchable under the lights, bouncing back from a messy start to his final Q3 run by setting a purple final sector. This masterclass secured the 49th pole of the Dutchman's illustrious career.
Joining him on the front row will be Lewis Hamilton, who put in a stellar effort for Ferrari to split the Red Bulls. Hamilton's lap pushed Isack Hadjar down to third, though the sophomore driver faces a grid penalty that shakes up Sunday's starting order.
Meanwhile, championship contenders fought through various traffic and track-limit dramas, setting the stage for a high-stakes tactical battle during the main race at the historic Malaysian circuit.
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Max Verstappen rebut pole position perdana F1 2026 di GP Bahrain, sementara Lewis Hamilton tampil gemilang amankan posisi start terdepan bersama Ferrari.
Max Verstappen rebut pole perdana F1 2026 di GP Bahrain Sepang, ungguli Lewis Hamilton dan barisan rival yang siap bertarung sengit saat start.
Max Verstappen amankan pole perdana 2026 di GP Bahrain Sepang, ungguli Lewis Hamilton dan Isack Hadjar dalam kualifikasi Formula 1 yang ketat.
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