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As Max Verstappen rolls back the years with Sepang F1 pole, upgraded Mercedes struggles

The Athletic 03 October 2026 10h ago
As Max Verstappen rolls back the years with Sepang F1 pole, upgraded Mercedes struggles
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Max Verstappen's pole at the Bahrain GP in Malaysia came on a day where Mercedes was poor. But it shows Red Bull's recent revival is real.
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