Pilots Red Bull Racing, Dutch Max Verstappen and mexican Sergio Perezdominated the Sakhir circuit this Sunday and got one two in the first Grand Prix of the Bahrain season.
forstappen, who is aiming for a third title in a row, became the first Formula One World Championship leader by winning this Sunday ahead of his teammate from the Czech Republic and Spain. Fernando Alonsowho finished on the podium in his first race with Aston Martin.
Alonso, 41, celebrated his 99th podium at the Circus Maximus, taking third place. The two-time world champion from Asturias is back on the podium a year and almost four months after he last did so, finishing third in November 2021 at the Qatar Grand Prix.
How good should he be now? 🏆#BahrainGP @alo_official pic.twitter.com/fp8NMf2hAR
— Formula 1 (@F1) March 5, 2023
Spanish Carlos Sainzfrom Ferrari, finished in fourth position, and the “top five” was closed by the seven-time world champion Lewis Hamiltonfrom Mercedes. Canadian Lance Strollthe new partner of the Asturian genius, finished sixth ahead of another Mercedes, an Englishman George Russell.
For his part, the Ferrari driver, a Monegasque Charles Leclerche withdrew from the race on lap 41 due to energy problems in the car.
LAP 41/57
Oh no, not again
📻 “No strength” sighs Leclerc – he’s out ❌#BahrainGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/bRfRr6B2iR
— Formula 1 (@F1) March 5, 2023
The next Grand Prix will take place in Saudi Arabiaon the Jeddah Corniche, from 17 to 19 March.
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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