Formula1.coms Bahrain 22 race review

Leclerc leads 1-2 for Ferrari in Bahrain GP as both Red Bulls suffer late retirements

Charles LeclercCharles Leclerc (No 16) is a Monaco born F1 driver, racing under a Monocasque licence and contracted to Scuderia Ferrari.... There's more... won a blockbuster 2022 Bahrain Grand PrixA Grand Prix is a motorsport series sanctioned by the FIA and held in various countries for a world title.... There's more... as Carlos SainzCarlos Sainz (No 55) is a Spanish born F1 driver contracted to Scuderia Ferrari. For more on Carlos, visit our... There's more... backed up a FerrariScuderia Ferrari S.p.A. is the racing division of luxury Italian auto manufacturer Ferrari based in Marinello, Italy The 2022 Ferrari... There's more... one-two – as Red BullRed Bull Racing, also simply known as Red Bull or RBR and competing as Oracle Red Bull Racing in 2022,... There's more... suffered a double DNFBoth cars fail to finish (Did Not Finish). Not a good day for the team or the drivers as, without... There's more... to give Lewis HamiltonLewis Hamilton (No 44) is an English-born F1 driver contracted to Mercedes in 2022. See more about Lewis on our... There's more... the final podiumPodium is the name of the platform that is used for the prizegiving ceremony following the race. Prizes are awarded... There's more... place in a stunning start to the season.

Verstappen, starting P2, attempted to undercutThe undercut is where you gain an advantage on the driver ahead by pitting before him and then maximising your... There's more... Ferrari’s pole-sitter Leclerc on Lap 15, cutting down what was a 3.5s deficit to just 0.35s when Leclerc emerged in the lead on Lap 16. That triggered a three-lap box-office bout for the lead, Leclerc hanging on when Verstappen locked up into Turn 1 on Lap 19.