Oscar Piastri clinches pole at Bahrain Grand Prix, McLaren shines Oscar Piastri outpaced George Russell to secure pole for the Bahrain Grand Prix, but McLaren’s Lando Norris struggled in Q3, starting in P6. Mercedes drivers Russell and Kimi Antonelli faced one-place grid penalties for exiting their garages early, promoting Charles Leclerc to P2 and Russell to P3. Max Verstappen, hampered by braking issues, qualified in P7, while Lewis Hamilton apologised to Ferrari after a disappointing P9.
36 mins ago – Jack Doohan’s Alpine future brightens
Jack Doohan impressed at Bahrain, running in the top 10 before a late safety car cost him points. Alpine boss Oliver Oakes praised his qualifying and race stints, signaling confidence in the 22-year-old’s potential through the summer.
1 hour ago – Sainz blames Tsunoda for race-ending clash
Carlos Sainz pointed to Yuki Tsunoda’s move as the cause of his retirement after contact damaged his sidepod. While calling it a racing incident, Sainz expressed frustration over the lost opportunity.
2 hours ago – Marko fears Verstappen exit
Helmut Marko admitted Red Bull’s ongoing struggles could push Max Verstappen toward rivals like Mercedes or Aston Martin. With the Dutchman starting P7, Marko stressed the need for car improvements to keep him competitive.
3 hours ago – Vasseur urges Ferrari calm
Ferrari’s Fred Vasseur called for consistency, warning against overreacting to performance swings. Despite Hamilton’s qualifying woes, Leclerc’s P2 offers hope, though Ferrari trail McLaren and Mercedes.
4 hours ago – Schumacher predicts Verstappen’s Red Bull exit
Ralf Schumacher warned that without upgrades by Imola, Verstappen may leave Red Bull, potentially for Aston Martin. He highlighted Verstappen’s value amid the team’s Bahrain struggles.
5 hours ago – Hamilton finds Ferrari rhythm
Lewis Hamilton climbed from P9 to P5, describing a “breakthrough” in adapting to Ferrari’s unique driving style. He noted setup progress and aims to close the gap to Leclerc.
6 hours ago – Norris opens up on McLaren disconnect
Lando Norris admitted to feeling “uncomfortable” with the MCL39 despite a P3 finish. Leading Piastri by three points in the championship, he lamented a lack of confidence compared to last season.
7 hours ago – IndyCar: Kirkwood wins Long Beach
Kyle Kirkwood fended off Alex Palou to claim victory in IndyCar’s Long Beach race, climbing to second in the standings. Christian Lundgaard took third
