The first Grand Prix of the season in Formula 1 ended with a confident double victory for the reigning champions. The Red Bull team left no chance to its competitors and confirmed its excellent form from the winter tests.

Three-time champion Max Verstappen began his title defense with a 22-second lead over teammate Sergio Perez. Ferrari's Carlos Sainz finished third, and Italian Leclerc was fourth.

Bahrain Grand Prix. Race. Top 10

1. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) - 57 laps.
2. Sergio Perez (Red Bull) +22.457.
3. Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) +25.110.
4. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) +39.669.
5. George Russell (Mercedes) +46.788.
6. Lando Norris (Mclaren) +48.458.
7. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) +50.324.
8. Oscar Piastri (Mclaren) +56.082.
9. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) +1:14.887.
10. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) +1:33.216.