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For a long time it seemed that George Russell’s star would rise in the second Formula 1 Grand Prix in Bahrain. The 22-year-old replacement for established world champion Lewis Hamilton was on his way to victory, but ultimately had to settle for three meager points in ninth place. Instead, Sergio Pérez was able to celebrate his first victory in his 190th Grand Prix, despite the Mexican being in last place at the start of the race.
“I have dreamed of this moment for so many years. The race actually ended after the first lap, amazing! But in the end the race and luck were on my side,” said a joyful Pérez, who was ahead of Esteban Ocon (Renault). and his teammate Lance Stroll claimed the first win at BWT Racing Point.
While Russell snatched the lead from his Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas with a flying start, Pérez was involved in an incident involving Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) and Max Verstappen (Red Bull). Pérez was passed to the rear with a damaged tire. However, with enough running speed, he was able to make his way space by space.
However, the two “Silver Arrows” seemed untouchable for a long time, until the Mercedes box accidentally infected the two drivers with tires of different hardness when they stopped. Since regulations prohibit that, Bottas and Russell had to re-enter. Pérez took advantage of this opportunity.
For rookie Pietro Fittipaldi, his first Formula 1 GP finished last. The Brazilian replaced Romain Grosjean in the Haas booth and will do the same at the season finale in Abu Dhabi next week. A week after his terrible fire in Bahrain, the Frenchman decided not to intervene on the racing scene this year.
“It’s better for my health and safety if I don’t risk it,” the 34-year-old said after consulting his doctors. Grosjean, who survived the accident with minor injuries, and teammate Kevin Magnussen (Den) will be replaced at Haas until next season. Nikita Masepin (Rus) and Mick Schumacher are withdrawn from Formula 2.
Before being promoted to the “queen class”, Schumacher secured the Formula 2 title yesterday. The son of seven-time Formula 1 world champion Michael Schumacher even received a zero number as 18th in Bahrain.
