Max Verstappen loses pole position for Qatar Grand Prix after penalty for slow driving

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Max Verstappen has lost his pole position for the Qatar Grand Prix after being penalized for driving "unnecessarily slowly." This decision came after he impeded Mercedes driver George Russell during their final flying laps. As a result, Russell will start in first place, marking his second consecutive pole position. Verstappen will now begin the race in second place, having qualified just ahead of Russell by 0.055 seconds. The penalty alters the grid for the race, with Verstappen's previous pole position marking a missed opportunity for Red Bull, who have not secured pole since June.


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