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Yuki Tsunoda with Red Bull Racing, alongside Helmut Marko

Unraveling Max Verstappen’s Qualifying Woes in Bahrain: A “Massive Problem” Revealed

Michael Tower

In Bahrain, Max Verstappen grapples with a sudden brake problem, leaving him P7. Yuki Tsunoda and rookie Isack Hadjar impress for Red Bull, with points possible for Hadjar. Liam Lawson slowly improves.

Lewis Hamilton with Ferrari

Lewis Hamilton’s Disappointing Qualifying Performance at the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix: A Struggle with Ferrari’s SF-25

Michael Tower

7-time champ Lewis Hamilton disappointingly placed 9th in the 2025 Bahrain GP qualifying, trailing McLaren's Oscar Piastri by a second. Ferrari's upgrade package struggled, with teammate Charles Leclerc outperforming him. Hamilton admitted his own shortcomings and acknowledged a track limits incident affected his runs.

Williams Driver: Alex Albon

Was Alex Albon Robbed of a Chance in Bahrain Qualifying? Williams Team Principal Speaks Out

Michael Tower

Williams Team Principal James Vowles expresses frustration over delayed FIA decision in Bahrain GP qualifying: "I'm not feeling good about this... I'd like to understand now is why this happened, and why it wasn't picked up live."

Franco Colapinto

Alpine Sets Tentative Date for Franco Colapinto’s Return to the Formula 1

Michael Tower

Franco Colapinto is expected to return to Alpine’s race weekend roster during the Miami Grand Prix, scheduled for the weekend of May 4th.

Williams Driver: Alex Albon

Alex Albon Analyzes Early Qualifying Exit in Bahrain: “We Got the Timing Wrong

Michael Tower

Alex Albon blames timing error for early qualifying exit at Bahrain GP. Said, "We got the timings wrong." Delay meant starting final lap too cold, affecting performance.

Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen

Unleashing Speed: Piastri Claims Pole in Bahrain Grand Prix

Michael Tower

Oscar Piastri claims pole in Bahrain GP, outpacing George Russell and Lando Norris. Red Bull struggles with Verstappen and Tsunoda in Q2, Haas' Ocon causes red flag incident. McLaren, Alpine impress, Ferrari's Leclerc third. Piastri secures second career pole, Gasly fifth for Alpine. Bahrain GP qualifying results: 1. Oscar Piastri (McLaren), 2. George Russell (Mercedes), 3. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari), 4. Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes), 5. Pierre Gasly (Alpine).

Unveiling the Qualifying Showdown: Team Mate Battles Analyzed After Every F1 Session

Michael Tower

After F1 qualifying sessions, Motorsport.com analyzes teammate battles, focusing on grid penalties & technical issues. Insights into performance balance & strategic decisions within teams like McLaren, Ferrari, Red Bull, Mercedes, Aston Martin, Alpine, Haas, Racing Point (now Aston Martin), Williams, and Sauber.

McLaren's Lando Norris

Lando Norris Dismisses Flexi-Wing Concerns Ahead of Spanish Grand Prix

Michael Tower

Lando Norris dismisses Flexi-Wing concerns ahead of Spanish GP: "We're all fully within the rules... It is more that they should do a better job rather than keep complaining about things."

Shocking Crash in Q2: Esteban Ocon Hits Barrier at Turn 2, Undergoes Medical Check-up

Michael Tower

"Esteban Ocon crashes at Turn 2, undergoes check-up; torque spike after upshift causes spinout."

George Russell (Mercedes)

McLaren’s Oscar Piastri Dominates Bahrain Grand Prix Practice with Unprecedented Performance

Michael Tower

McLaren's Oscar Piastri dominates Bahrain GP practice, setting an unanswered lap record of 1m31.646s. Rivals struggled with grip in scorching conditions.