Verstappen matches Senna’s record of 8 straight pole positions at track where F1 great died
- Verstappen achieved his eighth pole position in a row, matching Ayrton Senna's all-time record, with Red Bull surprising after a struggling weekend and teammate Perez qualifying 11th.
- Verstappen expressed his happiness at achieving pole position despite a challenging weekend, crediting changes made before qualifying for the improvement on the track.
- Norris, following his recent grand prix victory in Miami, emphasized the team's great job and excitement for the close competition ahead.
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F1: Verstappen matches Senna pole record at Imola
Max Verstappen secured his eighth consecutive pole position in qualifying for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola on Saturday to equal the record of Ayrton Senna. The Red Bull three-time world champion’s dominance in qualifying drew him level with Senna’s run of eight poles, poignantly three decades after the late great Brazilian’s tragic death at the Italian circuit in 1994. “It’s a great start to the year but also very special 30 years sinc…
Verstappen ties record with 8 straight pole positions
On a weekend commemorating Ayrton Senna, Max Verstappen has matched the late Brazilian's record for consecutive pole positions in Formula 1 at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. Verstappen made it eight in a row when his Red Bull topped qualifying…

Verstappen ties record with 8 straight pole positions
On a weekend commemorating Ayrton Senna, Max Verstappen has matched the late Brazilian's record for consecutive pole positions in Formula 1 at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. Verstappen made it eight in a row when his Red Bull topped qualifying…
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