F1 Bahrain GP Live Commentary and Updates - Race
Minute-by-minute updates for the 2024 Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix
The opening race of the 2024 F1 season is here, as Max Verstappen starts from pole position at the Bahrain GP.
Red Bull comes into the new campaign as heavy favourites, but can any of its rivals take the fight to Verstappen in the opener?
Charles Leclerc starts alongside Verstappen on the front row, with Mercedes’ George Russell third and the sister Ferrari of Carlos Sainz fourth. Sergio Perez will be looking to climb the order for Red Bull from fifth.
The Bahrain GP gets under way at 3pm GMT.
Live Standings
Summary
-
Summary
- Verstappen takes a crushing first win of 2024, leading Perez by over 22 seconds in a Red Bull 1-2, as Sainz completes the podium for Ferrari
-
Leaderboard
- Verstappen, Red Bull
- Perez, Red Bull
- Sainz, Ferrari
- Leclerc, Ferrari
- Russell, Mercedes
- Norris, McLaren
- Hamilton, Mercedes
- Piastri, McLaren
- Alonso, Aston Martin
- Stroll, Aston Martin
Live Text
Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing RB20, Charles Leclerc, Ferrari SF-24, George Russell, Mercedes F1 W15
Photo by: Sam Bloxham / Motorsport Images
Verstappen on his win: "Simply lovely! What a great race, unbelievable balance as well. A great start to the year guys, really, really good. A 1-2 as well so absolutely fantastic."
By: Autosport Staff