In the qualifying session for the Bahrain Grand Prix, McLaren’s Lando Norris faced a disappointing outcome as he only managed to secure the sixth spot. Meanwhile, his teammate Oscar Piastri claimed pole position, marking a strong start for the McLaren team.
Though prior practice sessions had indicated a fierce competition for pole between McLaren and their rivals, Piastri emerged as the leader, securing the top position. However, the session also saw impressive performances from George Russell, Charles Leclerc, Kimi Antonelli, and Pierre Gasly, who clinched significant placements for the race.
Notably, Max Verstappen, who had previously secured pole position in Japan, faced challenges during the session and qualified only seventh. Similarly, Lewis Hamilton encountered difficulties and will start from ninth position.
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With McLaren’s strong performance in the earlier races and the upcoming Grand Prix in Bahrain, the team, which is majority owned by the Bahrain sovereign wealth fund, stands a chance to achieve a historic victory. The current championship standings see Norris leading by one point, followed by Verstappen and Piastri.
The session also witnessed a red flag situation due to a crash by Esteban Ocon, disrupting the flow of the qualifiers. As the final results came in, Piastri’s strong performance stood out, while Norris found himself at risk due to his rivals' impressive runs.