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Max Verstappen-Lewis Hamilton Sepang front row has fans braced for "absolute cinema"

Max Verstappen claimed the top grid spot for the upcoming race in Malaysia, defeating Lewis Hamilton by a margin of less than three-tenths of a second. The qualifying session placed the two champions side-by-side at the front, igniting enthusiasm among supporters for a renewed contest between them.

Behind the leading pair, Isack Hadjar and Kimi secured positions within the top five spots.

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