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    Home - F1 - Bahrain GP: Oscar Piastri dominates final practice as McLaren storm clear
    F1 Updated:April 12, 2025

    Bahrain GP: Oscar Piastri dominates final practice as McLaren storm clear

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    Bahrain GP: Oscar Piastri dominates final practice as McLaren storm clear

    Oscar Piastri Leads Mclaren Charge in Final Bahrain GP Practice

    Oscar Piastri displayed dominant form in the final practice session for the Bahrain Grand Prix on Saturday, setting the fastest lap and steering McLaren to a one-two finish.

    Piastri clocked a remarkable time of 1:31.646, leading teammate Lando Norris, while Red Bull’s reigning champion, Max Verstappen, could only manage eighth place.


    McLaren’s Dominance in Bahrain

    Piastri’s impressive pace has set the stage for a thrilling qualifying session, as McLaren appears to have a significant edge over the competition. The Australian talent expressed confidence following the session, highlighting the team’s continued improvement throughout the season.

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    Key Performances from Rivals

    While Piastri and Norris enjoyed the limelight, Ferrari‘s Charles Leclerc secured third place, albeit at a notable 0.834 seconds off Piastri’s pace. Leclerc faced challenges during the practice, including the loss of his left wing mirror. Pierre Gasly, who was once at the top of the time charts, remarked on McLaren’s speed, stating, “I can’t believe how fast those McLarens are at the moment.”

    Russell finished fourth

    Mercedes driver George Russell finished fourth, trailing Piastri by 1.181 seconds, with rookie teammate Andrea Kimi Antonelli placing fifth. Gasly rounded out the top six, while Isack Hadjar of Racing Bulls came in seventh. Notably, seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton finished tenth, struggling to find grip throughout the session.

    Anticipation Builds for Qualifying

    As temperatures are expected to drop for qualifying and the race, the dynamics on track will change significantly. Currently, Norris leads Verstappen by a mere point in the championship standings, setting up an exciting dual for pole position as teams and drivers fine-tune their setups for the weekend.

    Practice session was not without its challenges

    The practice session was not without its challenges. Nico Hülkenberg’s Sauber suffered a mechanical issue, causing it to stop on track 28 minutes into the session. Hülkenberg reported the car moving into anti-stall mode, emphasizing the technical difficulties faced by teams during practice.

    With the stage set in Bahrain, all eyes will be on qualifying to see if McLaren can maintain their pace or if their rivals will rise to the occasion. This weekend promises to deliver more thrilling F1 action as teams gear up for another competitive Grand Prix.

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