F1 Bahrain liveblog

Below you will find the live timing and liveblog. The times refresh automatically during practice, so you are always aware of the current standings. In the blog we provide you with the latest news and all developments during the Bahrain Grand Prix. You can easily switch between live timing and liveblog in the block below.

  • Welcome!

    Welcome to the live blog for the Bahrain Grand Prix. The Bahrain International Circuit hosts the second race of the year. Ferrari is the big favorite, but Mercedes and Red Bull are not giving up easily.

  • Today's starting lineup

    1. Leclerc, Ferrari
    2. Vettel, Ferrari
    3. Hamilton, Mercedes
    4. Bottas, Mercedes
    5. Verstappen, Red Bull
    6. Magnussen, Haas
    7. Sainz, McLaren
    8. Raikkonen, Alfa Romeo
    9. Norris, McLaren
    10. Ricciardo, Renault
    11. Grosjean, Haas
    12. Albon, Toro Rosso
    13. Gasly, Red Bull
    14. Perez, Racing Point
    15. Kvyat, Toro Rosso
    16. Giovinazzi, Alfa Romeo
    17. Hulkenberg, Renault
    18. Stroll, Racing Point
    19. Russell, Williams
    20. Kubica, Williams

  • Very windy in Bahrain

    It's windy in Bahrain, entirely as we predicted. It could become a critical factor during the race, especially if the wind blows buckets of sand onto the track.

  • Red Bull has the cars far apart, in terms of strategy Verstappen and Gasly have nothing on each other

  • P4 is for Max Verstappen

    He got a present after the slide Vettel, the race lasted at race pace short of the podium.
    The crash with Sainz was a focus of attention:

  • Thank you and until next time!

    Thanks for your attention in today's liveblog. Hope you enjoyed the race. We look forward to seeing you back in the liveblog in two weeks for the first free practice in China. Hope to see you then!

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