Verstappen takes pole in Bahrain Grand Prix qualifying in Malaysia
Multiple outlets reported on Saturday qualifying for the 2026 Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. Max Verstappen secured pole position in the session at Sepang International Circuit.
Saturday’s Formula 1 qualifying session for the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix took place in Malaysia, with live coverage and updates published by several outlets. The event was held at the Sepang International Circuit.
Across the reports, Max Verstappen was identified as the pole-sitter. Coverage from Formula1.com described Verstappen as having stormed to pole in the qualifying session.
PlanetF1 and Crash.net also reported on the same Saturday qualifying action in Malaysia, with Crash.net framing its coverage as a chance to relive the session. Together, the reports establish that qualifying for the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix was run on Saturday at Sepang, where Verstappen claimed pole position.
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