Verstappen, Hamilton to Start Front Row Together in 2026

Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton will start alongside each other on the front row for the 2026 Bahrain GP at Sepang circuit, Malaysia, this Sunday. This marks a reunion of their intense rivalry from 2021, with both drivers qualifying well before penalties altered the final grid lineup.

The grid experienced three variations from the original qualifying results due to penalties applied before the timed session, creating an intriguing starting lineup for the highly anticipated race.

Verstappen, Hamilton Front Row Sepang

The former rivals will start alongside each other on the front row, reigniting their championship rivalry at the Sepang International Circuit. Verstappen's qualifying performance has set the stage for what fans anticipate will be an "absolute cinema" race start. capturengo.com

Completing the top five were Red Bull's Isack Hadjar and Mercedes' Kimi [name cut off in original feed]. The close qualifying times suggest a competitive race ahead with Verstappen and Hamilton starting in close proximity.

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Verstappen, Hamilton to Start Front Row Together in 2026