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Oscar Piastri Secures Bahrain Pole as Norris and Verstappen Struggle

In a dramatic Bahrain Grand Prix qualifying session, Piastri claimed pole position on his 50th race start, while Norris and Verstappen faced setbacks ahead of a pivotal championship battle.

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Die Top3 der Qualifikation: Mercedes-Pilot George Russell wurde Zweiter hinter Oscar Piastri. Charles Leclerc (v.l.n.r.) landete auf dem dritten Platz
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Overview

  • Oscar Piastri delivered a standout performance, clinching pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix in his 50th Formula 1 race, marking his second pole of the season.
  • Lando Norris, the championship leader, qualified in sixth place, citing personal underperformance despite McLaren's strong car setup.
  • Max Verstappen, hindered by persistent brake issues, managed only seventh, expressing frustration over his car's technical challenges.
  • George Russell and Charles Leclerc secured second and third positions, respectively, after a tightly contested final qualifying round.
  • Norris retains a narrow one-point lead over Verstappen in the championship standings heading into the race later today.