Kimi Antonelli strengthened his lead in the Formula 1 drivers' standings after the Bahrain Grand Prix
Max Verstappen wins race at Sepang, George Russell retires
Quick Look
- Kimi Antonelli took second place at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Kuala Lumpur, increasing his lead in the Formula 1 drivers' standings to 84 points.
- The race winner was Max Verstappen, and Lewis Hamilton finished third.
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Why It Matters
The Bahrain Grand Prix has been moved to the Sepang Circuit in Malaysia. This was the 16th round of the Formula 1 championship.
Italian Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli strengthened his lead in the individual drivers' championship at the end of the 16th stage of the Formula 1 championship - the Bahrain Grand Prix, which was moved to the Sepang circuit in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia).
Sunday's race ended with the first victory of the season for four-time Formula 1 champion Dutchman Max Verstappen from Red Bull. Antonelli took second place, followed by Briton Lewis Hamilton from Ferrari in third. His compatriot George Russell from Mercedes, who was third during the race, retired from the race.
Antonelli now has 320 points in the drivers' standings. The athlete extended his lead to 84 points over second-place Russell (236). Hamilton takes third place (214). Monegasque Charles Leclerc (191) from Ferrari moved up to fourth place in the drivers' standings, displacing reigning champion British McLaren driver Lando Norris (188).
The top 10 also includes: 6. Max Verstappen (Red Bull; 188), 7. Oscar Piastri (McLaren; 128), 8. Isak Hajar (Red Bull; 96), 9. Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls; 65), 10. Pierre Gasly (Alpin; 41).
Mercedes continues to lead the Constructors' Championship with 556 points. Next are Ferrari (405), McLaren (316), Red Bull 298), Racing Bulls (90), Alpin (68), Haas (27), Audi (17), Williams (12), Aston Martin (7) and Cadillac (0).
Open Questions
- The reason for George Russell's withdrawal from the race?
