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Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia LIVE: Qualifying – radio commentary, text updates, times & results
Verstappen on pole for first time in 2026, with Hamilton 2nd and Hadjar 3rd
Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia held at Sepang circuit near Kulala Lumpur
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I think it has all teed up very nicely for what could be a fascinating grand prix tomorrow.
"Let's go guys, let's go! Finally! Great job guys, really great job. Car felt great."
Pole position for Max Verstappen, it's a first pole in 2026 for the Dutchman, who will start at the front of the grid for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
Red Bull's Max Verstappen will start on pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia!
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Lewis Hamilton joins him on the front row after an excellent final lap, with overall leader Kimi Antonelli in fourth (but will move to third ahead of Isack Hadjar due to a grid penalty).
Not a great day for Mercedes, especially given their car upgrade. George Russellâs momentum from Baku has come to a juddering halt.
âVery difficult to understand ⦠No performance,â Toto Wolff tells Sky Sports. âWe are very draggy. Weâre losing a lot of time on the straights, especially to Max, and thereâs too much understeer. Something we havenât seen all year.
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Antonelli believes Russell has ‘got the momentum’
Despite continuing to hold a 66-point lead in the drivers' standings, Kimi Antonelli is wary of the threat posed by Mercedes team mate George Russell following the Briton's win in Azerbaijan.
Kimi Antonelli has voiced his belief that George Russell has “got the momentum” following his victory last time out in Azerbaijan, with the Italian expecting a “tough challenge” ahead during the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia weekend.
There were mixed fortunes for the Mercedes drivers in Baku, as Antonelli found himself starting from P16 on the grid following a crash during the first segment of Qualifying while Russell surged to pole position.
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