# Verstappen on Red Bull's pole progress

> Verstappen credits Red Bull's car upgrades for his first 2026 pole.
- Title: Verstappen on Red Bull's pole progress · RaceFans | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: RaceFans — https://racefans.net/2026/10/03/red-bull-pushed-the-weaknesses-out-says-verstappen-after-breakthrough-pole
- Published: 2026-10-03T11:46:43+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: max verstappen, red bull, september, baku, sepang, rb22, f1, pole position, sports, cars
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Verstappen says Red Bull's recent car improvements pushed weaknesses out, leading to his first pole position of 2026.