Verstappen takes first non-Mercedes powered pole of 2026

Max Verstappen took pole position for the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix, which will be held in Malaysia, becoming the first driver to top qualifying in a car not powered by a Mercedes engine. Lewis Hamilton qualified second and will start alongside him on the front row. It is Verstappen's first pole since the new engine regulations took effect.

Source: Verstappen takes first non-Mercedes powered pole of 2026 — Sydney Morning Herald

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