Bahrain Grand Prix: McLaren’s Oscar Piastri delivered a blistering lap to claim pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix, edging out Mercedes’ George Russell and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc in a tight and dramatic Qualifying 3 finale under the lights at the Bahrain International Circuit.
Piastri’s pole-clinching time of 1m 29.841s showcased his growing maturity and raw pace, as he outshone teammate and title contender Lando Norris, who could only manage sixth. The Australian had looked quick throughout the session but turned it up a notch in the dying stages, holding off a strong charge from Russell, who finished just a couple of tenths shy of the top spot.
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc continued his consistent run in Qualifying with a solid third, just 0.150s adrift of the front, while Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli impressed again with a strong fourth-place effort. However, both Mercedes drivers are under post-session investigation for potential technical infringements, which could yet alter the starting order.
