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Piastri Claims Bahrain GP Pole as Mercedes Penalised for Pit Lane Error

Posted : 13 April 2025

Oscar Piastri delivered a standout performance for McLaren by securing pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix, finishing 0.168 seconds ahead of Mercedes’ George Russell. However, Russell was demoted to third due to a team error, elevating Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc to second.

 

Piastri’s teammate Lando Norris struggled to match his pace and qualified sixth, while Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, trailing Norris by a single point in the standings, could only manage seventh. Mercedes rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli also faced a penalty for the same pit lane error as Russell, pushing him down to fifth behind Pierre Gasly's Alpine.

 

Both McLaren and Ferrari experienced contrasting performances from their drivers. Piastri expressed satisfaction with his form and praised his car, whereas Norris was candid about his struggles, stating he had been off the pace all weekend despite the car's competitiveness.

 

Similarly, Ferrari’s Leclerc explained his recent speed improvements stemmed from adopting a more aggressive setup, though it made the car difficult to handle. In contrast, Lewis Hamilton, who qualified ninth, appeared baffled by his poor showing, apologizing to his team and admitting he was underperforming.

 

Russell reflected on his surprise at qualifying near the McLarens, despite earlier struggles in Q1 and Q2. He found his rhythm in Q3 and was pleased to be so close to pole, even if he didn’t expect to challenge Piastri during the race.

 

The penalties for the Mercedes drivers stemmed from an operational misstep during a red-flag period caused by Esteban Ocon's crash, when the team released both cars from the pit lane too early, affecting their final positions on the grid.

 

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