Charles, Carlos and the whole team have tackled the start of the season working methodically and with determination, going into the smallest detail to get all the potential out of the package. I am really excited to get going for tomorrow’s race because the first race is always a little bit unpredictable and exciting. The latest Formula 1 news and news from other motorsport series you will find on RacingNews365.com, the world’s leading independent F1 website bringing daily news from the world of F1, as well as the top drivers including world champion Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, Daniel Ricciardo or youngsters like Lando Norris and George Russell.. (Photo by Mario Renzi - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images), BAHRAIN, BAHRAIN - MARCH 27: Daniel Ricciardo of Australia driving the (3) McLaren F1 Team MCL35M Mercedes on track during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain at Bahrain International Circuit on March 27, 2021 in Bahrain, Bahrain. Nonetheless, there were several teams that felt the medium tyre was the best option to start the race on tomorrow: four of the top 10 will start the race on the yellow medium C3 compound, including the top three, and this will give them more strategic options. New to Kayo? Could AlphaTauri be the surprise package of the 2021 Formula 1 season? F1 spoiler. Max Verstappen took pole position in a dramatic opening qualifying session of the F1 season at the Bahrain International Circuit. Max Verstappen took pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix at Sakhir for Red Bull Racing on Saturday, the first race weekend of the 2021 Formula 1 World Championship season. Posted by 2 days ago (NON TORRENT) F1 Bahrain Qualifying 2021. I have been struggling in FP2 and FP3 as I could not find the feeling with the car but I worked quite a lot on the driving and in qualy I was actually quite confident I would be able to do the lap I wanted. That’s when on his third attempt he spun – his rear brakes locked up. It's just what the doctor ordered! Our focus is now all on tomorrow: it will be tricky, especially with the wind, but we can bring home a good result. There’s definitely room for improvement on my side, so I’m just looking forward to being able to get into another qualifying soon. After testing it is always difficult to know where you are and we really didn’t know how it would be in qualifying but when you have a lap like that in Q3 and such a good feeling in the car you can be happy. Post Qualifying. P2 puts us in a position to cause Red Bull trouble tomorrow. With Raikkonen just behind, those two could still mount a challenge for the points tomorrow. Both drivers looked good in Q1, but found themselves on the cusp of the top 10 in Q2 after opting to boldly run the medium compound tyres. Then in qualifying, maybe not everybody saw, but we had both cars stopped on the FIA weighbridge. On a positive side, it was nice to see Fernando going into Q3 and that’s a good start to the season for him. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images), It was a mixed bag from Alpine, who still haven’t quite performed as their testing pace suggested. In qualifying, though, the temperature was a lot cooler and I was able to attack and feel the car a little bit better. We have been struggling all weekend to find the right balance of the car, as well as get some consistency and driveability. It's also no secret that we've been struggling with the car around this circuit; it's nowhere near as easy to work with as the W11 but everyone in Brackley and Brixworth has been working hard since the test and we've learnt a lot about the W12 and found a more predicable balance, even if we're lacking overall pace. Overtaking is possible here so we will try our best to use strategy to help Sebastian fight his way through the field tomorrow.”, BAHRAIN, BAHRAIN - MARCH 27: Sebastian Vettel of Germany driving the (5) Aston Martin AMR21 Mercedes on track during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain at Bahrain International Circuit on March 27, 2021 in Bahrain, Bahrain. After Tsunoda lit up the timing screens in FP3, it was all eyes on AlphaTauri as qualifying began. The Red Bull driver will start from P1 for the first time in Bahrain. Nicky couldn’t quite extract the same performance as George on this occasion, but he will start only two places back, and given his strong high fuel pace, he has an excellent chance to race with George. Promoted content from around the web | Become a RaceFans Supporter to hide this ad and others Thanks so much. We've worked very hard over the last week to try and understand the package that we have. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images). Formula 1 chief executive officer Stefano Domenicali appears to have cleared the final hurdle for Formula 1's sprint qualifying trial in 2021. I think as a team we’ve worked well all weekend during the practice sessions and had a good set up on the car for qualifying, so it’s disappointing not to show our potential. Q1 The Bahrain International Circuit is the setting for the Formula 1 season opener in 2021, with qualifying set to get underway on Saturday afternoon. I went wide at Turn 13 and lost a couple of tenths and the field is so tight that it knocked me out of Q3. But in the final year of these regulations you need to push the needle further to not only beat Red Bull but also some of the other teams. By Michael Lamonato March 27, 2021 9:32 AM. We’ll need to see how the weather is tomorrow, do our best and see what we can get out of the race. I’m obviously not happy with my last attempt in Q3. We need to keep fine tuning our package to be able to be consistently in the top ten and regularly fight for points, but we have definitely made some big moves in the right direction.”, BAHRAIN, BAHRAIN - MARCH 27: Kimi Raikkonen of Finland driving the (7) Alfa Romeo Racing C41 Ferrari during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain at Bahrain International Circuit on March 27, 2021 in Bahrain, Bahrain. I'm immensely proud of everyone. Stream Every Practice, Qualifier & Race of the 2021 FIA Formula One World Championship™ Live & … It was the 64th pole for the Red Bull Racing team. However, there are a number of options and the cooler temperatures expected tomorrow might mix up the strategies even more. Get up to speed with everything you need to know about the 2021 Bahrain Grand Prix, which takes place over 57 laps of the 5.412-kilometre Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir on Sunday, March 28. There are a number of possible race strategies, depending also on the tyres each driver has available. We made a few changes to the car after the morning to anticipate the conditions and perhaps they didn’t work as well as we expected, but we are still in a good position for the race. To get the most out of the Q1 session we opted to complete three runs so that each driver could get a feel for the different conditions before they attacked the final run hard and with confidence. You never really know where you are at the first race of the year when the fuel comes out and the engine modes are turned up. We have a very good opportunity to achieve a good result as we saw how our performance was close to the cars ahead of us. ", "A good qualifying session, with both drivers getting through to the final part: something we have not seen since Silverstone last year. We have proven that our optimism after testing was well-founded and that we can be a lot more competitive this season. (Photo by Mario Renzi - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images), BAHRAIN, BAHRAIN - MARCH 27: Nicholas Latifi of Canada driving the (6) Williams Racing FW43B Mercedes on track during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain at Bahrain International Circuit on March 27, 2021 in Bahrain, Bahrain. Ocon was another driver to be caught out by yellow flags and traffic in Q1, and will be disappointed with P16 on the grid. best. After topping FP3, it really did seem Verstappen’s qualifying to lose and so it proved, the Dutchman laying down a mighty final lap to grab his fourth career pole by a huge four tenths of a second. (Photo by Dan Istitene - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images), GIOVINAZZI Antonio (ita), Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN C41, action during Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2021 from March 26 to 28, 2021 on the Bahrain International Circuit, in Sakhir, Bahrain - Photo Florent Gooden / DPPI, Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN C41, pitstop practice during Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2021 from March 26 to 28, 2021 on the Bahrain International Circuit, in Sakhir, Bahrain - Photo Florent Gooden / DPPI. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1526810873155-0');}). Q1 At least we are closer to Red Bull than we were in testing. Sainz suffered engine issues in Q1 but recovered well to follow his team mate into the top 10 shootout, coming home a credible eight in his first qualifying for his new team. (NON TORRENT) F1 Bahrain Qualifying 2021. We’ve made gains in each session so far this weekend, so let’s see what happens when the lights go out.”, BAHRAIN, BAHRAIN - MARCH 27: Esteban Ocon of France driving the (31) Alpine A521 Renault during final practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain at Bahrain International Circuit on March 27, 2021 in Bahrain, Bahrain. 2 days ago. (Photo by Peter Fox/Getty Images), BAHRAIN, BAHRAIN - MARCH 27: The Red Bull Racing team celebrate the pole position of Max Verstappen of Netherlands and Red Bull Racing during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain at Bahrain International Circuit on March 27, 2021 in Bahrain, Bahrain. It was not the only standout moment during qualifying as RacingNews365.com gives you the details of what we can take away from Satuday's running in Sakhir. We even got really close to the top 10 and to miss out on Q3 for less than a tenth really shows the progress we have made compared to last year. Schumacher had a more composed session but couldn’t get on the pace of Williams, but at least had the consolation of winning the intra-team battle. We got everything done that we wanted to do – it was difficult circumstances with the heat, but the guys did a good job. © 2003-2021 Formula One World Championship Limited. The weekend is not over.”, “We have mixed emotions after today’s qualifying with Fernando in ninth and Esteban in 16th. Yuki and Pierre completed strong laps on the soft tyre, so we decided to optimise the race-start sets, by having both cars on to the medium compound for Q2. (Photo by Peter Fox/Getty Images) Red Bull driver Max Verstappen scored his 4th F1 pole position of his career, during the 2021 Bahrain Grand Prix qualifying session today. I’ll try to make the most of the position we’re starting from on the grid– I think there’s clearly an opportunity for us and I will do everything possible to get as many points as I can for the team.”, “I’m a bit disappointed if I’m honest, I showed I had the pace on the medium tyre in Q1 and I felt confident with our strategy going into Q2, but I just didn’t have the grip during those final laps. Dropping behind a Ferrari and an AlphaTauri wasn’t part of the plan, but it is a solid enough opening for the team as they seek a good start to their defence of third in the constructors’ championship tomorrow. F1 Bahrain GP 2021Qualifying race live stream will be available at F1 TV worldwide, Hotstar in India, In Asia it will be Fox+. There is still no guarantee for the rest of the year but everyone here and back at the factory have done a great job to give me a car like this and they should be very proud. It’s unfortunate as there was pace for a lot more today. Sadly, the form of their new driver remains just that, Vettel’s flying lap in Q1 ruined by yellow flags. The teams are understood to … 93% Upvoted. "A very positive day for the team. It’s not always easy to recover from that, but we managed to have a very strong Q2. Alpine look to have dropped behind arch-rivals McLaren for the time being, but it is early days in the 2021 season…, “We have to be pleased with our qualifying session today. Honda have also been working very hard this winter, just like every year. Formula 1 2021 Qualifying Race Live Telecast Information: F1 Bahrain GP 2021 Qualifying race Live telecast information is here. All world timezones. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: RACE CENTRE: Bahrain Grand Prix, qualifying, live timings. Two Ferrari cars in the top 10 in qualifying was a sight for sore eyes, the Scuderia last having managed that feat at Silverstone last season. My first lap in Q1 had quite a bit of margin for improvement, but on my second run there were two yellow flags, which made it impossible to progress to Q2. The car had felt good coming from FP3 and the communication with the team was really good. 73. "There will be time to analyse qualifying in depth next week, but now I want to switch my full focus to tomorrow’s race. Check the Formula 1 2021 calendar for an … The sample of one provided by the Bahrain Grand Prix certainly suggests so. We had that very big shock in Q1, with the car turning off, but thankfully I could start it again and made it to the pits. In Q3, our tyre strategy meant Lance was only able to run once, but 10th on the grid leaves him well placed for tomorrow and he will be in the hunt for points. Bahrain was a sample of one but that qualifying speed indicated that AlphaTauri has got its act together in 2021. I’ll analyse the data tonight with my engineers, ahead of the race tomorrow, as I am continuing to learn from every lap that I complete. (Photo by Clive Mason - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images), Fernando Alonso (ESP) Alpine F1 Team A521. I’ve been improving throughout the sessions, with good pace and very few mistakes so I want to keep gaining experience with the car and building confidence on a one-timed lap. A round-up of all of our coverage of the second round of the 2018 Formula One season in Bahrain. Mazepin had a tricky start to his F1 qualifying career, spinning twice in Q1 and even bringing out the yellows as the chequered flag fell which foiled a few flying laps from his rivals. Only using the medium tyre in Q2 was a huge risk, but we managed to make it work, and hopefully we can use this to our advantage tomorrow in the race. You can also find broadcast information, with details of how and where you can watch the race on TV, or download the 2021 Bahrain Grand Prix schedule to your mobile device. Qualifying: 0:00 - 1:00 JST; Race: 20:30 - 22:30 JST; Monday 29th March 2021. (Photo by Mario Renzi - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images), BAHRAIN, BAHRAIN - MARCH 27: Valtteri Bottas of Finland driving the (77) Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team Mercedes W12 on track during final practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain at Bahrain International Circuit on March 27, 2021 in Bahrain, Bahrain. save. Alpine's new Racing Director Davide Brivio on why he left MotoGP success for a new challenge in F1, ‘It’s physically not possible’ – Mercedes rule out shift to Red Bull 'high rake' philosophy this season, WATCH: As Jacques Villeneuve turns 50, we remember his top 10 moments of brilliance in F1, Leclerc takes delivery of 2019 Italian GP-winning Ferrari ahead of Imola race. Formula One Calendar for 2021 season with all F1 grand prix races, practice & qualifying sessions. Qualifying takes place during cooler track conditions here in Bahrain, but both cars performed well in Q1. F1 fans in India will get see thrilling action live at Star Sports Network, in Asia, it will be at Fox Sports Asia, Australian fans will get to see the race live at Fox Sports Australia and Network Ten. But there were some glimmers of hope in there, with Hamilton actually getting the beating of Verstappen on the medium compound tyre in Q2, and the fact that they have two drivers up at the sharp end ready to pressurise the Dutchman. Qualifying: 0:00 - 1:00 JST; Race: 20:30 - 22:30 JST; Monday 29th March 2021. There’s a mix of cars around us, so I’m looking forward to that, and with Lando alongside hopefully we can get some big points for the team and start the year right.”, “Tricky qualifying, just because it’s very close between everyone. The 2021 Bahrain Grand Prix (officially known as the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2021) was a Formula One race which was held on 28 March 2021, and served as the season opener of the 2021 Formula One World Championship. Alonso used all his experience to steer his A521 into Q3, but once there could only get on the pace of the Aston Martin. sms. Verstappen tops Hamilton in F1 Bahrain GP qualifying. He’s got a huge amount of maturity and experience and he’s adapting well. Starting on old soft tyres though, he’s going to have a tough time of it tomorrow to keep the Red Bull of Perez behind from the off. Posted on 7th April 2021, 13:50 Author Dieter Rencken Categories 2021 Brazilian Grand Prix, 2021 British Grand Prix, 2021 F1 season articles, 2021 Italian Grand Prix, F1 news Tags 2021 f1 season, F1, formula 1, formula one. I had one little moment with it where I felt I could have done better. The Brit, 36, moved level … With Nikita, with rushing, something went wrong with his brake-by-wire setting. We need to put everything together – strategy, start, pit stops – and get the maximum out of our cars, but we can definitely aim for the points.”, “Our target was to put both cars in Q2 and we did it. Unfortunately, the yellow flag meant I had to lift off through sector two and I lost quite a lot of lap time as a result. Sebastian was unfortunate to come across two yellow flags on his final push lap, which ultimately cost him a place in Q2. The track ramped up, the soft-shod runners swept ahead and that left Perez tumbling down the order and out of the top 10 on his qualifying debut for Red Bull. It will be a long and exciting race tomorrow though and we will see what we can do.". 8 comments. pin. 27 Mar 2021 2021 Bahrain GP Qualifying: Coulthard gets birthday cake in the face from Verstappen. Includes a corner-by-corner analysis together with dates and start times for all the sessions, together with details of previous winners of the race and current lap record. Max Verstappen beat Lewis Hamilton to the first pole position of the new Formula 1 season, as the Red Bull driver topped 2021 Bahrain Grand Prix qualifying by over 0.3s. Sort by. “It’s a pleasant relief to get the first quali out of the way and get a decent result. There were some impressive runs on the soft tyre in the second race especially, as part of an alternative strategy that helped some drivers make big gains from the back of the field – influenced also by the safety car.”, Aston Martin sign last year’s super-sub Nico Hulkenberg as reserve driver for 2021, Wolff ‘very much hopes’ Hamilton stays with Mercedes in 2022 – and wants deal done by summer, New CEO Rossi promises Alpine will deliver ‘best ever car’ for F1’s new era in 2022, Ferrari hoping to become power unit ‘benchmark’ again with all-new 2022 engine, says Binotto, © 2003-2021 Formula One World Championship Limited. Great work from the whole team, along with our colleagues from Mercedes, which allowed us to execute three very good qualifying sessions. (Photo by Clive Mason - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images), BAHRAIN, BAHRAIN - MARCH 27: Lance Stroll of Canada and Aston Martin F1 Team walks in the Paddock before final practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain at Bahrain International Circuit on March 27, 2021 in Bahrain, Bahrain. "George completed an excellent lap and, with some drivers missing out due to the yellows, he set a time quick enough for a place in Q2. Add in that on race pace they look much closer to their rivals, and all is not lost ahead of the first race of the season. I am really pleased we managed to put a clean lap together, get the most out of it and sneak into Q2. HIGHLIGHTS, Hamilton wins epic season opener by just 0.7s after thrilling battle with Verstappen in Bahrain, HIGHLIGHTS: Watch all the action from the Bahrain GP as the fight for victory went down to the last lap. In United Stated the live streaming will be available at Watch ESPN & Univision Now. The pedal just went long, it’s something we need to look into. FIA Pool Image for Editorial Use Only, BAHRAIN, BAHRAIN - MARCH 27: Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain driving the (44) Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team Mercedes W12 on track during final practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain at Bahrain International Circuit on March 27, 2021 in Bahrain, Bahrain. “I enjoyed the experience a lot. Verstappen tops Hamilton in F1 Bahrain GP qualifying. It is what it is. Today helps us confirm the positive feeling we had after testing: we have improved compared to last year and we feel we can have a lot more fun this season. Formula1 Round 1 – Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2021 26-28 Mar 2020 Livestream and Full Race Online Free 720p HD online stream and replay 1080p Full HD. Today, we saw the first fruits of this work and we hope to see more tomorrow, when the points are given out. Throughout qualifying I was feeling more and more comfortable. Red Bull seem to have more stability, particularly in the wind. Free Practice 1: 20:30 - 21:30 JST ; Saturday 27th March 2021. That meant the German departed at the first time of asking, but Stroll at last saved the team’s blushes by making Q3. Once there, he only ran once and couldn’t quite get on the pace of the Alfa Romeo but it is still a decent start. Using the links above you can find the full weekend schedule, including details of practice and qualifying sessions, support races, press conferences and special events, plus the latest news headlines, circuit information and F1 race results. We are confident our package is better and we can fight for a good result.”, “We can be really happy with this result as tomorrow we will start just outside the top 10 and with a free choice of tyres.