
2022 F2 Bahrain Grand Prix Round-up: Verschoor scores Trident’s first win as Pourchaire takes championship lead after Feature Race victory
Formula 2 returned with a bang as the new grid got back into their cockpits and began a fresh new season.
Formula 2 returned with a bang as the new grid got back into their cockpits and began a fresh new season.
Converting pole position into a race victory, Charles Leclerc claimed the ever-important race win in the season opener as he crossed the line first with Carlos Sainz finishing second and Lewis Hamilton claiming an unlikely third place.
The Monegasque driver set a blistering 1:30.558 lap time to outqualify reigning champion Max Verstappen and Ferrari teammate Carlos Sainz.
Hitech’s new boy Isack Hadjar was the early pacesetter in Bahrain with chart-topping times on Day Two and Three in F3’s pre-season test in Bahrain.
As the new season draws closer, the Formula 2 grid, made up of rookies and returning drivers, have had the chance to further their preparations ahead of the first round, which will incidentally take place at the Bahrain International Circuit.
Red Bull dominated as Sergio Perez topped the morning session with Max Verstappen quickest in the afternoon as F1 completed the final day of pre-season testing.
Daniel Ricciardo was quickest in the morning with Valtteri Bottas fastest in the afternoon as F1 completed the second day of pre-season testing.
The quick Daniel Ricciardo topped the timings in the morning with Max Verstappen fastest in the afternoon as F1 completed its first day of pre-season testing.