Verstappen takes pole at Sepang for 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix

Max Verstappen claimed pole position for the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026 at Sepang International Circuit with a best lap time of 1min 35.130secs. Lewis Hamilton of Ferrari qualified second, 0.298 seconds behind. The 56-lap race starts Sunday at 3pm local time.

Max Verstappen secured pole position for the historic Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026 at Sepang International Circuit.