Verstappen, Hamilton Share Sepang Front Row

Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton will share the front row for the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, setting up a race start that has fans excited to see their former rivalry reignite. Verstappen secured pole position at the Sepang International Circuit, narrowly beating Hamilton by just 0.298 seconds.

Rounding out the top five in qualifying were Red Bull's Isack Hadjar and Mercedes' Kimi [name cut off in original text]. The close qualifying times promise an exciting race weekend as the iconic rivals prepare to battle once again. forestarrow.help