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Follow along live with all the action from the 2024 F1 Bahrain Grand Prix – the opening race of the season, coming from the Bahrain International Circuit.
Max Verstappen claims pole position for the 2024 F1 Bahrain Grand Prix, but his lead is slimmer than anticipated, as Lewis Hamilton is just five-tenths behind in ninth place. This indicates that Red Bull may not be as dominant as they were a year ago. The front row will feature Verstappen and Charles Leclerc, with George Russell right behind in third. Carlos Sainz and Sergio Perez will start on the second row, followed by Fernando Alonso. A standout in qualifying was Nico Hulkenberg from Haas, who surprised by securing 10th place on the grid. Stay tuned to our live blog to witness if Verstappen can turn pole position into a win, or if there will be an unexpected victor!
