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Verstappen ends F1 pole drought in Sepang battle with Hamilton

Original: Max Verstappen ends F1 pole drought in Sepang showdown with Lewis Hamilton

Max Verstappen claimed pole position at the Malaysian Grand Prix in Sepang, ending a run of races without the top starting spot, in a qualifying duel with Lewis Hamilton. The result sets up a high-profile front-running battle for Sunday's race, with fans and pundits weighing in on whether Verstappen can convert pole into victory against Hamilton's challenge.

Why now: Verstappen breaking his pole drought in a direct qualifying duel with Hamilton is a major talking point ahead of the Malaysian Grand Prix

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