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Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton go viral after "wholesome" Sepang F1 moment

Max Verstappen captured the opening non-Mercedes-powered pole position of the 2026 campaign during qualifying sessions in Malaysia, edging out competitor Lewis Hamilton. Hamilton secured the second position on the grid for Ferrari, representing his fifth straight front-row placement at the venue.

Following the competitive session, an amiable interaction between the two racers circulated widely online.

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