F1 | Red Bull, Max Verstappen: “I finally win in Bahrain”
“The last few times it hasn't gone so well here, but this is definitely a good start,” added the two-time world champion
It's an easy victory Max Verstappen, which is in a league of its own in Bahrain. Leclerc defined the Red Bull “of another category” and the evidence doesn't lie. The Dutchman makes a gap after just a few laps, increasing the gap further and further Ferrari. Despite some complaints about the gearbox, Verstappen wins easily, accompanied by a short distance from Sergio Perez. It seems that the Hunters will be engaged in a three-way battle, at least in the first part of the season, while Verstappen has the green light to dominate this season too.
“It's exactly the start we wanted, a double. I am incredibly proud of what this team has accomplished. I immediately saw that the car was fast, I managed to create a good gap at the start and I maintained it for the rest of the race – said the two-time world champion – it's nice to finally win Bahrain, the last Sometimes it hasn't gone so well here. Now head to Jeddah, a completely different track with different conditions. There are a lot of long straights and fast corners, and it may give us a clearer view of the values on the field, but at least this is a good start."
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