In a thrilling turn of events at the Bahrain Grand Prix, chaos erupted on lap 32 as the Safety Car was deployed following a heated battle between Carlos Sainz and Yuki Tsunoda. The skirmish between the Williams and Red Bull drivers left debris scattered across the track, forcing race officials to bring out the Safety Car to clear the dangerous situation. This sudden development led to a flurry of pit stops, with Piastri opting for medium tires, Russell for softs, Leclerc for hards, and Norris for mediums.
The race order now stands with Piastri in the lead, followed by Russell, Leclerc, Norris, Hamilton, Gasly, Ocon, Verstappen, Doohan, and Sainz in the top ten. The intense clash between Tsunoda and Sainz for P6 left fans on the edge of their seats, witnessing a high-stakes battle that ultimately resulted in track debris and the deployment of the Safety Car.
Stay tuned for more updates on this gripping race unfolding at the Bahrain Grand Prix.