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Verstappen loses shock pole after bizarre penalty

Max Verstappen lost pole position for the Qatar Grand Prix after receiving a bizarre one-place grid penalty, which has handed George Russell the best starting position. The McLarens start on the second row, following on from a crucial one-two in the Qatar sprint which had an unusual ending. Join RacingNews365’s Ian Parkes and Nick Golding, as they dissect a crazy Saturday in Qatar! Be sure to like this video and subscribe to the channel.

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F1 calendar 2026
Race Date
chn Chinese GP 15 Mar 2026
jpn Japanese GP 29 Mar 2026
bhr Bahrain GP 12 Apr 2026
sau Saudi Arabian GP 19 Apr 2026
usa Miami GP 03 May 2026
can Canadian GP 24 May 2026
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RESULTS 2026 F1 Chinese Grand Prix