Formula One: Sainz Leads The Pack in Bahrain Grand Prix Final Practice
Carlos Sainz stole the spotlight for Ferrari today, setting the fastest lap of 1 minute 30.824 seconds in the final practice session at the Bahrain Grand Prix. Sainz led the pack, beating Fernando Alonso by 0.141 seconds and the race favourite Max Verstappen by 0.238 seconds, hinting at a closely contested qualifying later today. Sainz's stellar performance marked a shift from earlier sessions, where his teammate Daniel Ricciardo and Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton had taken the lead.
The session showcased intense competition, with the top 14 drivers separated by less than a second. Charles Leclerc, Lando Norris, and George Russell secured positions in the top six, making it likely that viewers will see a multi-team battle for pole position. The close-run practice dispelled predictions of a Red Bull dominance, leaving fans eager for a dramatic start to the record 24-race Formula One season.
