The qualification started very poorly for Lewis Hamilton, as he is penalized five grid places following a gearbox change during FP3. On the Ferrari side, despite a battle between the teammates of the Italian team, it is ultimately Vettel who comes out on top at the end of the qualifying session ahead of R\u00e4ikk\u00f6nen by just over a tenth, followed by the two Mercedes a few tenths behind. With his penalty, Hamilton will only start in ninth position. A notable event of this qualification is Verstappen’s off-track excursion in Q1, as the driver made a mistake upon accelerating after the first corner.<\/p>\n
\nThings didn’t quite go to plan for @Max33Verstappen<\/a> in qualifying… \ud83d\ude48 \ud83d\udca5 #BahrainGP<\/a> \ud83c\udde7\ud83c\udded #F1<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/KsqmQZEbsI<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2014 Formula 1 (@F1) 7 avril 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
A victory for Vettel<\/h2>\n
When the lights go out, it’s Vettel who takes the lead in the race; however, just behind, Bottas quickly takes second place from R\u00e4ikk\u00f6nen. It’s a disaster for Red Bull: Ricciardo must retire due to an electrical problem with his car, and Verstappen, following contact with Hamilton’s car, is also forced to retire due to a puncture. R\u00e4ikk\u00f6nen, the victim of a catastrophic pit stop that injures one of his mechanics, is called back to his garage. Ultimately, Vettel wins, with Bottas and Hamilton completing the podium.<\/p>\n
\nLAP 12\/57<\/p>\n
One system shutdown, one very costly puncture<\/p>\n
All over for Red Bull after just a handful of laps#BahrainGP<\/a> #F1<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/DLoghnJMd4<\/a><\/p>\n