F1 Bahrain GP LIVE: Verstappen on pole, Piastri 6th on the grid as racing returns to Sepang
Oscar Piastri is bracing for another “challenging” day in his McLaren after copping a penalty during qualifying with Max Verstappen on pole. Follow along for all the action.
Max Verstappen is on pole position for the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix. According to The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, Oscar Piastri is starting sixth on the grid in his McLaren, but faced a penalty during qualifying.
The Bahrain Grand Prix is being held at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia, around 3,750 miles away from its nominal host nation, as reported by Winnipeg Free Press.
The event has also drawn attention from Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who met with Bahrain's Crown Prince, Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, to discuss expanded bilateral cooperation, as reported by The Vibes.
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