Bahrain GP: The 2023 season of the Formula 1 bought kicked off on Sunday in Bahrain because the 20 drivers gave it their all within the season opener. The race witnessed some high-voltage motion as Max Verstappen took the chequered flag for the thirty sixth time in his profession. Shining shiny within the race was additionally the veteran star Fernando Alonso, who took his 99th podium win in Bahrain.
After the season opener, Red Bull bought a dream begin as Sergio Perez’s second-placed end made it a 1-2 for the defending constructors’ champions. Meanwhile, Alonso returned to the podium for the primary time for the reason that Qatar GP in 2021.
Drivers’ standings after Bahrain GP:
The drivers’ & constructors’ championship is presently dominated by Red Bull and its drivers- Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez. They bought every thing they wished from the season opener barring the quickest lap level. Verstappen leads the drivers’ standings as he has 25 factors, whereas Perez has obtained 18 for his second-placed end. Alonso’s brilliance earned him 15 factors for his third end, whereas Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz took 4th to take 12 factors. 7-time champion Lewis Hamilton took the fifth place and has 10 factors, whereas Alonso’s teammate stood sixth to take 8 factors. Hamilton’s teammate George Russell completed seventh to take 6 factors, whereas Alfa Romeo driver Valtteri Bottas took 4 for his eighth positioned end.
Notably, the Alpine driver Pierre Gasly made an honest restoration from twentieth to take ninth place and safe 2 factors, whereas, Williams driver Alex Albon took the ultimate level on provide.
Constructors championship standings after season opener:
Red Bull leads the constructor championships with 43 factors and curiously Aston Martin follows them on second with 23 factors. Mercedes are on the third spot with 16 factors, whereas Ferrari has 12 factors in opposition to their title. Opening their factors desk within the season opener are Alfa Romeo- 4 factors, Alipne- 2 factors and Williams- 1 level. Alpha Tauri, Haas and McLaren drivers completed exterior the highest ten and should not have a degree to indicate presently. The subsequent race of the season will likely be held in Saudi Arabia from 17-19 March on the Jeddah Corniche Circuit.
