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The Dutchman eventually took pole position by over two-tenths of a second at the Bahrain International Circuit.
Max Verstappen admitted that his pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix was unexpected, as he had not finished on top in any practice sessions. Despite challenges with the wind, he expressed that taking pole position was a lot of fun. Verstappen credited the team for fine-tuning the car to achieve the perfect balance for the qualifying session. He emphasized that while Red Bull looks strong for the race, he anticipates a close competition. Verstappen expressed confidence in having a strong race and encouraged fans to download the 2024 F1 calendar for easy access to all the action.