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Red Bull’s Bahrain pole pace linked to upgrade and telemetry

Reports from multiple outlets said Max Verstappen’s Bahrain Grand Prix pole looked dominant on the timesheets, with telemetry highlighting Red Bull’s pace. Coverage also pointed to an upgrade and to a previously weak area as part of the team’s recent step forward.

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October 3, 2026
Red Bull’s Bahrain pole pace linked to upgrade and telemetry

Max Verstappen took pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix, and several reports described the margin on the timing sheets as emphatic. One account said the telemetry underlined the extent of Red Bull’s advantage.

Other coverage linked Red Bull’s recent improvement to a trait that had previously been seen as a weakness. BBC reports also described the team’s upgrade as “incredible” and said the development had added interest to Formula 1 in Malaysia.

Ahead of the race, BBC Sport reported that Lewis Hamilton expected Verstappen to be difficult to beat on Sunday. The reports framed Red Bull’s form as a significant competitive step in Bahrain.

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