The first Grand Prix of the Formula 1 season which is disputed in Bahrain He clarified a few things right away. After the preseason on the same circuit Sakhir There are some questions to be resolved because it is clear that until the moment of truth the teams are not going to put everything on the table. After Saturday’s racing, no more games, it’s time to show all the cards. So the first conclusions of the year can be drawn.
1
Max Verstappen, hard to handle
Continue to run in other leagues
The Dutch Red Bull driver set a blistering pace from the first corner and never relinquished the lead. It may seem that the differences were reduced after the tests but Max put things in their place and released the 2023 version. He won 22 seconds ahead of his rivals and had a margin to charge his batteries in the middle of the race and score the fastest lap. Pole, fast lap and victory dominating all the turns. Can not be reached.
2
The new Sainz
Much more aggressive and liberated
After Ferrari’s decision not to renew the Spaniard and end the signing of Hamilton, Sainz will face his final season with Ferrari with a strong desire to prove his worth. The first race is already a declaration of intentions. He hit Leclerc twice with his ax at Turn 1 just a few months ago and has given it some thought. In addition, he also pressed the radio team, saying it was faster. More character and drive. A version that should remain for the rest of the year so that pilots can continue to fight it.
3
Aston Martin, 5th team
Alonso has warned
Things haven’t started well for Aston Martin in 2024 compared to last year. Fernando told the press corralito on Friday that they are not that strong but on the other hand, in qualifying, the result was exciting. However, in the race he experienced the harsh reality of being overtaken from the start by Hamilton and the McLarens due to a pure lack of rhythm. “Now we see the truth,” commented the Asturian as he got out of the car.
4
McLaren followed
The British finally got off to a good start
After two seasons with disastrous starts, the men from Woking had a good first race with Norris and Piastri in the points. The last two years have finished at the top but paid dearly for their cautious start. In 2024, the line of work in the winter seems to be correct and they will be able to fight for the podiums from a good start. It should be remembered that in 2023 they went from being at the bottom of the grid to fighting Red Bull at the end. What can they start?
5
Alpine disaster
French is the red lantern
Undoubtedly the negative side of the first race of the year was the Enstone team. In qualifying, Ocon and Gasly were the last two but in the race they did not improve. They were just ahead of Bottas and Sargeant, who had engine problems. So, they are the worst in race speed and one lap speed. Absolute drama for a team that falls year after year on the grid.
Source: La Verdad
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