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Antonelli fastest as Verstappen takes pole in Malaysia
Original: kimi antonelli
Kimi Antonelli topped the timesheets ahead of Max Verstappen in final practice at the Sepang International Circuit before the Bahrain GP weekend qualifying, where Verstappen went on to claim Red Bull's first pole position of the 2026 Formula 1 season. Coverage is also revisiting lessons from Baku, where Verstappen proved a serious threat and the young Mercedes driver faced pressure to keep pace with him.
Why now: Formula 1 fans are following the battle between rising star Kimi Antonelli and Max Verstappen at the latest race weekend.
Kimi AntonelliMax VerstappenRed BullSepang International CircuitFormula 1
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Evidence
- Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Kimi Antonelli fastest from Max Verstappen ahead of qualifying at Sepang International Circuit · Sky Sports
- Verstappen takes first Red Bull F1 pole of 2026 · The Race
- Lessons from Baku: Verstappen’s threat and Antonelli’s pressure · https://novanews.co.za/
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