Bahrain GP: Russell's withdrawal, Antonelli extends his lead in the standings
Kimi Antonelli second behind Verstappen, podium for Hamilton and fourth place for Leclerc
Quick Look
- George Russell's retirement in the Bahrain GP allows Kimi Antonelli to extend his standings to +84.
- On the podium Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton with Ferrari, Leclerc fourth.
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Why It Matters
The Bahrain Grand Prix saw twists in the final laps that changed the standings.
George Russell's retirement in the Bahrain GP allowed Kimi Antonelli, second at the finish line behind Max Verstappen, to extend his Mercedes teammate to +84 in the standings.
The twist, in the final laps of the race in Sepang, also allowed Ferrari to return to the podium, where it had been missing since July, with Lewis Hamilton, and to take fourth place with Charles Leclerc.
In the final classification of the race, Isack Hadjar's Red Bull placed fifth. Oscar Piastri (McLaren, sixth), Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls, seventh), Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin, eighth), Lando Norris (McLaren, ninth) and Arvid Lindblad (Racing Bulls, tenth) also scored points.
Open Questions
- What are the technical causes of George Russell's retirement?
