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Bahrain GP: Verstappen snags pole from Piastri as Norris crashes
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19/04/2025 at 19:2319/04/2025 at 19:39 Max Verstappen unleashed a masterclass under the Jeddah floodlights on Saturday evening, snatching pole position for the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix with a heart-stopping lap that left McLaren’s Oscar Piastri reeling. After a torrid week for Red Bull, marred by a lackluster Bahrain outing and swirling rumors about Verstappen’s future, the four-time world champion delivered a defiant riposte. His blistering 1:27.294 lap around the treacherous Jeddah Corniche Circuit edged Piastri by a mere 0.010 seconds, a margin so fine it had the paddock and fans on tenterhooks. Times to Follow... The Dutchman’s 42nd...
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