Verstappen thrilled with ‘unexpected’ pole in Bahrain but prepares for another ‘close’ race-day battle
Max Verstappen described qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix as “a lot of fun” as he and Red Bull kicked on from their low-key start to the weekend to secure pole position for Saturday’s season-opening encounter.
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