5 Winners and 5 Losers from Bahrain – Who excelled in the heat of the Sakhir desert?


McLaren secured victory in Bahrain at the 22nd time of asking, courtesy of the most clinical of drives by Oscar Piastri. But it wasn’t so rosy for others, including the other papaya car of Lando Norris. Lawrence Barretto picks his winners and losers from the desert race at the Bahrain International Circuit.
Winner: Oscar Piastri
Oscar Piastri outlined his championship credentials with an outstanding all-round performance in Bahrain.

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