While Charles Leclerc ended Ferrari’s 910-day wait for a win, China’s first Formula 1 driver Zhou Guanyu scored a point on his debut.
Bahrain Grand Prix articles archive
Bahrain Grand Prix
2022 Bahrain Grand Prix driver ratings
2022 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onWith a new season comes a new format for RaceFans’ driver ratings. Here is how each driver’s performance in the opening race of 2022 measured up.
Paddock Diary: 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix
2022 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onLess than 100 days after the last season drew to a close, Formula 1 opened its new season with a spectacular race in Bahrain. Claire Cottingham brought RaceFans readers the news from the track.
Leclerc puts Ferrari back on top as Verstappen’s title defence starts badly
2022 Bahrain Grand Prix review
Posted onCharles Leclerc rebuffed Max Verstappen on his way to victory in Bahrain, before power unit trouble ruined the world champion’s start to his title defence.
Vote for your 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend
2022 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onWho was the best driver during the 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.
2022 Bahrain Grand Prix interactive data: lap charts, times and tyres
2022 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onThough most drivers started on the same compound in Bahrain, they moved onto a range of different strategies, which was set to produce an exciting finish until the Safety Car appeared.
Leclerc leads Ferrari one-two as late Red Bull failures put Hamilton on podium
2022 Bahrain Grand Prix summary
Posted onCharles Leclerc led home Carlos Sainz Jnr for a Ferrari one-two in the Bahrain Grand Prix after Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez retired in the final laps.
2022 Bahrain Grand Prix championship points
2022 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onCharles Leclerc leads the drivers championship by eight points from Carlos Sainz Jnr after this weekend’s race.
2022 Bahrain Grand Prix race result
2022 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onCharles Leclerc won the 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix for Ferrari ahead of Carlos Sainz Jnr and Lewis Hamilton.
Rate the race: 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix
2022 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onWhat did you think of today’s race? Share your verdict on the 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix.
2022 Bahrain Grand Prix in pictures
F1 Pictures
Posted onThe 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix in pictures.
Live: 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix
RaceFans Live
Posted onFollow the 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix on RaceFans Live.
Will new rules serve up a close race? Some suspect tyres may limit potential for passing
2022 Bahrain Grand Prix pre-race analysis
Posted onFerrari and Red Bull are set for a desert duel. But some suspect tyre management will prevent the close racing 2022’s new cars are designed to deliver.
2022 Bahrain Grand Prix qualifying day in pictures
F1 Pictures
Posted onPictures from qualifying and final practice for the 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix.
Leclerc beats Verstappen to pole for season-opener as Ferrari start 2022 in front
2022 Bahrain Grand Prix qualifying
Posted onCharles Leclerc put Ferrari on pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix by beating Max Verstappen by a tenth of a second.
2022 Bahrain Grand Prix grid
2022 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onCharles Leclerc has taken provisional pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Live: 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix qualifying
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Posted onFollow the 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix qualifying session on RaceFans Live.
Verstappen quickest in final practice, but Leclerc is under a tenth behind
2022 Bahrain Grand Prix third practice
Posted onMax Verstappen was quickest during the third and final practice session for the Bahrain Grand Prix, less than a tenth faster than Charles Leclerc.
Live: 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix third practice
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Posted onFollow the 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix third practice session on RaceFans Live.
Mercedes look less of a threat to Red Bull than Ferrari after Friday practice
2022 Bahrain Grand Prix Friday practice analysis
Posted onAfter the first Friday of the new season, Mercedes’ pre-weekend pessimism appears well founded, while Verstappen admitted his prospects were “looking good” after practice.