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F1 Bahrain GP: Verstappen beats Leclerc to first pole of 2024
The reigning champion made a stunning comeback in Q3, setting a new benchmark time. Leclerc’s initial time was faster but he couldn’t improve in the last runs. George Russell overcame a scare in Q2 to reach third on the grid. Russell avoided penalty for exceeding delta time, keeping his spot on the second row.
Fernando Alonso will start 6th in the Bahrain GP. Norris and Piastri took the fourth row for McLaren. Hamilton struggled, finishing behind teammate Russell. Hulkenberg completed the top 10 but couldn’t improve in Q3.
