2025 Bahrain Grand Prix Qualifying Report: Verstappen Takes Pole Position

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The 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix qualifying session has come to a close, with Max Verstappen emerging as the pole sitter. The Red Bull Racing driver secured his second consecutive pole position of the season, edging out Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton by just 0.033 seconds.
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Qualifying Highlights

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The qualifying session was filled with excitement and drama, as drivers battled it out for the top spot on the grid. Verstappen's teammate Sergio Perez qualified third, while Ferrari's Charles Leclerc rounded out the top four. The top five was completed by Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas.
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It was a thrilling final lap from Verstappen that sealed his pole position. He set a blistering lap time of 1:22.541, just edging out Hamilton who recorded a time of 1:22.574.

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Talks of Engine Issues

The qualifying session was also marred by reports of engine issues affecting some drivers. Mercedes' George Russell and Ferrari's Carlos Sainz both experienced problems with their power units, which could have an impact on the race performance.

Russell's car developed a misfire in Q1, forcing him to abandon his second run. He will start 16th as a result. Sainz also struggled, recording a time that was almost two seconds slower than Leclerc's.

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Grid Positions

The top ten grid positions are as follows: Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing) - 1:22.541 Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) - 1:22.574 Sergio Perez (Red Bull Racing) - 1:23.061 Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) - 1:23.242 Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes) - 1:23.441 Lando Norris (McLaren) - 1:24.021 Daniel Ricciardo (Aston Martin) - 1:24.131 Esteban Ocon (Alpine) - 1:24.151 Pierre Gasly (AlphaTauri) - 1:24.181 Yuki Tsunoda (AlphaTauri) - 1:24.231
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What's Next?

The Bahrain Grand Prix is set to get underway at 5:00 PM local time tomorrow, with Verstappen looking to convert his pole position into a race victory. Hamilton will be keen to bounce back from a disappointing qualifying session, while the midfield battle promises to be intense.

With engine issues affecting some drivers, it could be an eventful race that sees a surprise winner emerge.

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