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    Bahrain Grand Prix: Max Verstappen takes 'unexpected' pole position for first race of 2024 F1 season

    by Marc Mayo Mar 01, 2024 2 minutes
    Source: Getty Images

    Max Verstappen underlined his status as the overwhelming favourite for the 2024 Formula One title by bagging a dominant pole position in qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix.

    The build-up to Friday’s session had focused on the possibility that, while Red Bull’s race pace looked a step above their challengers, they may not enjoy their trademark dominance over a single-lap.

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