In a thrilling session at the GP Bahrain F1, Q2, the competition heated up as some big names faced the risk of elimination. The tension was palpable as drivers fought against the clock to secure a spot in the top ten for the pole position battle.
The session took an unexpected turn when Esteban Ocon lost control of his car, causing significant damage to his Haas and bringing out the red flags. Despite the setback, drivers quickly returned to the track with only 10 minutes remaining to set their fastest laps.
Excitement mounted as the leaderboard kept changing rapidly. Kimi Antonelli set an early pace, but it was Lando Norris who claimed the provisional pole position, closely followed by Charles Leclerc and Pierre Gasly. Max Verstappen faced a nerve-wracking moment when he aborted his first attempt, leaving him outside the top positions.
As the clock ticked down, Pierre Gasly delivered a stellar performance, securing a third-place finish. However, the real drama unfolded as Fernando Alonso and Esteban Ocon, along with other drivers, failed to make the cut and were eliminated from Q2.
Ultimately, it was Oscar Piastri who topped the timesheets, with Norris, Gasly, Russell, Antonelli, Leclerc, Sainz, Hamilton, Verstappen, and Tsunoda also advancing to the next stage of qualifying. The stage is now set for an intense battle for pole position in the upcoming sessions.