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Oscar Piastri Claims Bahrain Grand Prix Pole in Milestone 50th Start

McLaren's Piastri secures his second career pole while teammate Norris struggles in sixth; Verstappen and Mercedes penalized, reshuffling the grid for a pivotal championship race.

Formula One F1 - Bahrain Grand Prix - Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain - April 13, 2025 McLaren's Oscar Piastri celebrates after winning the Bahrain Grand Prix REUTERS/Rula Rouhana
Lando Norris at Bahrain 2025 qualifying.
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Norris has said he “needs a big reset” amid his struggles this weekend

Overview

  • Oscar Piastri dominated qualifying at Bahrain, securing pole position with a best lap time of 1:29.841, marking his second career pole and 50th Formula 1 start.
  • Lando Norris, the championship leader, qualified sixth and described himself as 'clueless' about his struggles, while teammate Piastri capitalized on McLaren's strong pace.
  • Mercedes drivers George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli received one-place grid penalties for pit lane infractions, promoting Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc to second on the grid.
  • Max Verstappen, trailing Norris by one point in the standings, qualified seventh after battling car issues including brake and grip problems.
  • The reshuffled grid positions Piastri as a strong contender to close the championship gap, with McLaren aiming for their first Bahrain victory at their de facto home race.