That’s it, the new F1 season is definitely launched! This Friday in Bahrain the first qualifying tests of the season took place. A session won by the inevitable Max Verstappen. The three-time world champion takes pole ahead Charles Leclerc et George Russell. While Carlos Sainz et Sergio Perez complete the top 5. As for Lewis Hamiltonhe only started in a disappointing ninth place.
A session completely missed by the AlpineEsteban Ocon et Pierre Gasly, who will start from the last two places. They will be accompanied by the Williams of Logan Sargeant and Saubers from Valtteri Bottas et Guanyu Zhou.
No real surprises in Q2 with the eliminations of the Racing Bulls Daniel Ricciardo et Yuki Tsunoda. But also Kevin Magnussen (Haas), WilliamsAlexander Albon and the Aston Martin of Lance Stroll.
In Q3, the Dutchman had the best first stint, ahead of Leclerc and Russell. A sufficient time which allows the native of Hasselt to start the season in the best way by signing the first pole of 2024.
Who will win the first race of the year? Response from 3:30 p.m. on RTBF media this Saturday to follow Warm Up before the start of this first Grand Prix straight away.
