Who won Bahrain 2021?

Who won Bahrain 2021?

Lewis Hamilton
2021 Bahrain Grand Prix/Winners

Lewis takes a thrilling victory for the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team at the 2021 Bahrain Grand Prix, with Valtteri finishing in a strong third position. Lewis secured his 75th win for the Mercedes F1 Team this evening with a stunning drive in Bahrain.

Why is there no champagne in Bahrain?

Although alcoholic beverages are legal in Bahrain, the drivers do not spray the traditional champagne on the podium. Instead, they spray a non-alcoholic rosewater drink known as Waard.

What happened in Bahrain Grand Prix?

Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton won a nail-biting Bahrain Grand Prix season opener, triumphing over the Red Bull of Max Verstappen in a fantastic duel in the desert that went down to the very last lap of the race, as the second Mercedes of Valtteri Bottas completed the podium.

Is Bahrain GP a night race?

BBC Sport’s Ben Edwards previews the Bahrain Grand Prix as it becomes a night race for the first time.

What happened to Perez in Bahrain?

Checo Perez got off to a complicated start in Bahrain but more than made up for it by managing to finish the race fifth. The Mexican’s car stopped on the formation lap causing him to have to return to the pits, and forcing him to start from the pitlane. The problem was with the RB16B’s battery, causing the car to stop.

Who won the Bahrain Formula 1 today?

Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton takes a brilliant victory at the 2021 Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix after holding off the charging Red Bull of Max Verstappen in the closing stages.

Why are there 2 Bahrain Grand Prix?

The race was the fifteenth round of the 2020 Formula One World Championship. This race was the first of two back to back Formula One races scheduled to be held in Bahrain. The second race, named the Sakhir Grand Prix, took place at the same venue on 6 December, but was held on a different circuit layout.

When did F1 start in Bahrain?

2004
Formula 1. In 2004, Bahrain became the first country in the region to host Formula 1. Over the last 17 years, the circuit has delivered some of the iconic moments of modern-day F1, from the duel in the desert in 2014 to the thrilling opener of 2021, Bahrain consistently delivers a spectacle under the desert night sky.

Who won the Formula One race in Bahrain today?

18:55 CET: Hamilton wins in Bahrain Lewis Hamilton held off Max Verstappen to take a statement win in the opening Grand Prix of the 2021 Formula 1 season in Bahrain.

Who won the Grand Prix in Bahrain today?

LEWIS HAMILTON
LEWIS HAMILTON WINS THE 2021 BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX.

Who won Bahrain F1 today?

What happened to Perez car?

Sergio Perez had to stop his car due to a hydraulics issue shortly after crossing the line to take his first win for Red Bull in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, and admits he’d been concerned he would make it to the end of the two-lap shootout following the late-race restart. “I’m so happy for today,” Perez said. “The race…