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ABC Australia News - Oct 3, 2026

Max Verstappen delivered a sublime lap in his Red Bull to qualify fastest for Sunday's Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.

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Verstappen claims pole at Grand Prix in Malaysia

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