Australian gp

Oracle Red Bull Racing: Red Bull's Max Verstappen showcased his mastery behind the wheel, clinching pole position after fending off a formidable challenge from Ferrari's Carlos Sainz In a thrilling qualifying session for the Australian Grand Prix on Saturday.

Sainz, displaying remarkable resilience and speed, dominated the early stages of qualifying, setting the pace in the first two parts. However, Verstappen demonstrated his championship-winning pedigree, delivering two impeccable laps in the final shootout to snatch pole position by a commanding margin of 0.27 seconds.

The last two exquisite laps from Verstappen in the final session were too good for the Ferraris as the Dutchman took his third pole position in a row this season, one he has started in even more dominant style than his record-breaking 2023.