P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Mercedes will start the Bahrain Grand Prix from third and ninth on the grid respectively.
Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff explained that the team prioritized finding a “sweet spot” with the new W15 over securing a top spot in qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix. Despite George Russell’s strong performance challenging for the front row, Lewis Hamilton found himself starting from a lower position due to different set-up choices. Wolff expressed satisfaction with P3 but noted they had hoped for more, considering the tight competition. The team had focused on setting up the car for the race, leading to varied qualifying results. Wolff emphasized the team’s ongoing learning process with the new car, aiming for better performance in the upcoming races. Stay updated with the 2024 F1 calendar to catch all the action easily on your smartphone or PC.
