Red Bull’s star driver Max Verstappen to start at the front in today’s race
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Max Verstappen shone brightest under the lights at Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) last night as he captured pole position for today’s Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2021.
The Red Bull Racing ace continued his dominant start to the 2021 FIA Formula 1 World Championship by topping the Qualifying timesheet. He had also previously set the pace in all three Practice sessions of the weekend.
Verstappen claimed his fourth career pole with his best lap time of one minute 28.997 seconds. “The car has been working really well and it has been enjoyable to drive,” said the Dutchman.
“It all worked out perfectly in qualifying and of course I am very happy with pole position.” He managed to prevent a Mercedes front row lockout, as Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas were classified in second and third, respectively. Today’s 57-lap F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix is scheduled to flag off at 6pm at BIC. Gates open at 11am to all ticket holders.
Tickets to the F1 mega event are still available for all COVID-19 vaccinated or recovered individuals. They are being sold at a single discounted price of BD100 online at BIC’s official website, bahraingp.com, at the sales marquee located next to Sakhir Petrol Station right before reaching BIC, or at BIC’s stand at City Centre Bahrain. Also taking place today are races in the FIA Formula 2 Championship and the Porsche Sprint Challenge Middle East.
A wide range of adrenaline-fueled entertainment and rides, as well as many food and beverage offerings, are part of the excitement of being present at the first race of the 2021 F1 season.
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