Max Verstappen takes first pole position of the season in Bahrain. The Red Bull driver beat the Ferrari of Charles Leclerc.
The second row goes to the Briton George Russell (Mercedes) and the Spaniard Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) The two French drivers, Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly, were unable to do anything during the first qualifying sessions. The two Alpine team cars finished in 19th and 20th positions. More information to follow.