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Verstappen has taken his first pole of the season at Sepang. The Red Bull car appears to be in a good window in the heat, although Verstappen adds that the Baku upgrade and an “off-weekend” for Mercedes also play their part
Verstappen's opinion of the F1 regulations remains unchanged, but after Red Bull's problems at the start of 2026, his victory in Malaysia is an emotional one. The fact that it’s the first triumph with Red Bull's own enige adds extra significance
Max Verstappen reveals a steering-wheel problem before the delayed Bahrain GP in Malaysia after securing his first pole of the 2026 F1 season.