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Verstappen, Hamilton Share Sepang Front Row

Max Verstappen secured pole position at Sepang International Circuit, edging out Lewis Hamilton by just 0.298 seconds for the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix.

Max Verstappen claimed pole position for the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit, narrowly beating Lewis Hamilton by 0.298 seconds. The front row pairing has fans excited about the potential renewal of their former rivalry on the track. turconews.click

Completing the top five were Red Bull's Isack Hadjar in third and Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli in fourth, setting up an intriguing starting grid for what promises to be a competitive race.