Emphatic Verstappen enjoys 'incredible' pole after Chinese GP sprint win

Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing during qualifying ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai on 20 April 2024.

Max Verstappen continued his dominant start to the season in emphatic style Saturday by romping to sprint victory then claiming pole position for the Chinese Grand Prix - an"incredible" 100th for his Red Bull team. It was an ominous display from Verstappen, who looks on course to win a fourth Grand Prix out of five on Sunday as he marches towards a fourth consecutive world title.

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