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2024 F1 Bahrain GP results: Verstappen wins season opener
During the 57-lap race under the floodlights, Verstappen outpaced his Red Bull teammate Perez and Ferrari’s Sainz to secure the victory. Verstappen took an early lead and dominated the race from the start, as Perez fought his way through the grid to finish second. Polesitter Verstappen led the charge to Turn 1, maintaining his position ahead of the pack. Sainz managed to secure fourth place after an intense battle with Leclerc, who experienced front locking issues. Verstappen’s commanding lead of over 22 seconds secured his victory ahead of Perez, Sainz, Leclerc, and Russell. Hamilton struggled with technical issues but managed to finish seventh, while Alonso faced setbacks and finished in tenth place after an unexpectedly late pit stop.
