The reigning champion hasn't won the Bahrain Grand Prix in eight previous attempts, with the past two editions proving especially frustrating for the Dutchman.īig things are also expected of Alonso, who last won an F1 race in 2013. It's lights out for the 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix at 3pm GMT today.Ī superb showing in preseason testing has got Red Bull oozing confidence, though it must be said that the Bahrain International Circuit hasn't been the happiest of hunting grounds for Verstappen. The first race of the season is poised beautifully. Plenty of eyes will be on the man starting in fifth, Fernando Alonso, whose Aston Martin looks very promising indeed.
Red Bull have locked out the front row of the grid, with Sergio Perez starting from the second slot, a nose ahead of Ferrari duo Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz.
Max Verstappen has never won the opening race of an F1 season or a Bahrain GP, but he's on pole today. Bahrain GP start time: Sunday, March 5, 3pm GMT / 10am ET / 2am AEDT / 4am NZDT
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