Source:
REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed
[Saba
Sports News] The highly anticipated F1 Bahrain Grand Prix has concluded, and
Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing had a strong performance. Driving the Red
Bull No. 1 car, Verstappen took an early lead and maintained a comfortable
advantage of over 20 seconds throughout the race, securing a victory without
any suspense. This marks Verstappen’s first championship win of the season,
earning him his 55th career championship title and extending his streak of
eight consecutive victories across seasons. Red Bull currently leads the team
standings with 44 points, followed by Ferrari and Mercedes. The next race, the
Saudi Grand Prix, is scheduled for March 9th. Following the race, many fans and
media outlets expressed their concern that this could be another season
dominated by Red Bull. The new Red Bull RB20 racing car features a radical
aerodynamic design, making it a standout on the paddock. The editor believes
that with 19 wins out of 21 races in 2023, Verstappen is likely to achieve and
successfully defend his world championship again.