The Oscar Piestri Australian will begin a Grand Prix of the Pole F1 for the second time in his career, classifying faster in Bahrain for Monday’s race (AES).
The AS of McLaren, born in Melbourne, produced an scorching turn of 1: 29,841 to qualify faster ahead of the driver of Mercedes George Russell and Charles Leclerc de Ferrari.
Russell and his teammate in Mercedes, Kimi Antonelli, were penalized in a place of the grid each after the elders declared that their teams sent them to the quick lane of the wells before the second qualification session resumes after a previous accident.
The Mercedes torque will begin third (Russell) and Fifth (Antonelli).
Piastri was a top class on Saturday in Bahrain, since it was also the fastest in the practice session of that day.
“[It] I felt as if I was comfortable all weekend, and there is no better place to start than in pole, ”said Piastri.
“[I] I can’t thank the team enough for the car they have given me and I am excited by the race tomorrow. “
The leader of the McLaren pilot championship, Norris, could not match his Australian teammate and was the sixth fastest.
Defender Max Verstappen champion fought with his Red Bull to Seventh.
“I feel that I had never driven a F1 car. I’m fighting a lot, I don’t know why I need to try to find some answers,” said a frustrated Norris.
“The car is incredible. I have nothing to complain about. The car, the team is doing incredible job, Oscar is in pole for a good part.”
McLaren dominated the time sheets during the two free practice sessions on Friday.
Piastri and Norris headed a practice session, since McLaren seems to be ready to continue their early season.
The McLaren duo has won a Grand Prix, but had to settle for the places of minor podium last week in Japan, since the world defender champion Verstappen triumphed for Red Bull races.
