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Verstappen on Red Bull's pole progress
Verstappen credits Red Bull's car upgrades for his first 2026 pole.
In brief
Verstappen credits Red Bull's car upgrades for his first 2026 pole. Verstappen says Red Bull's recent car improvements pushed weaknesses out, leading to his first pole position of 2026. Originally reported by RaceFans.
Verstappen's pole breakthrough
Max Verstappen says his first pole position of 2026 shows Red Bull's recent car progress.
Car upgrades pushed weaknesses
Verstappen states upgrades have pushed some weaknesses out of the car for better performance.
Sepang and Baku performance
Red Bull's RB22 performed well on Sepang and Baku tracks despite different conditions.
Hadjar's improved car
Hadjar says his car has improved significantly since his injury absence.
Hadjar on track performance
Hadjar notes the car performs well on low-grip tracks like Baku and Sepang.
Red Bull's future improvements
Red Bull has clear ideas for further car improvements while maintaining strong performance.
The takeaway
Verstappen says Red Bull's recent car improvements pushed weaknesses out, leading to his first pole position of 2026.
