Max Verstappen Wins 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix For Red Bull

Max Verstappen has won the first race of the 2023 season.

Lydia Mee | Mar 5, 2023

Max Verstappen Wins 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix For Red Bull /

Max Verstappen has won the first race of the 2023 season at the Bahrain Grand Prix in the Red Bull RB19.

Verstappen started in pole position with his Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez beside him in second, which is exactly how they ended in the first race of the season.

Red Bull, Ferrari, Mercedes, and Aston Martin were all up there in the fight at the front of the field.

Unfortunately, it was not the start of the season that McLaren wanted with rookie Oscar Piastri encountering gearbox and electrical issues which ended up with him having to retire from the race.

Charles Leclerc had a heart-breaking moment having to retire from the race with engine issues.

2023 Bahrain Grand Prix Results

1. Max Verstappen, Red Bull

2. Sergio Perez, Red Bull

3. Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin

4. Carlos Sainz, Ferrari

5. Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes

6. Lance Stroll, Aston Martin

7. George Russell, Mercedes

8. Valtteri Bottas, Alfa Romeo

9. Pierre Gasly, Alpine

10. Alex Albon, Williams

11. Yuki Tsunoda, AlphaTauri

12. Logan Sargeant, Williams

13. Kevin Magnussen, Haas

14. Nyck de Vries, AlphaTauri

15. Nico Hulkenberg, Haas

16. Zhou Guanyu, Alfa Romeo

17. Lando Norris, McLaren

18. Esteban Ocon, Alpine (DNF)

19. Charles Leclerc, Ferrari (DNF)

20. Oscar Piastri, McLaren (DNF)

Published Mar 5, 2023

LYDIA MEE

Lydia is the lead editor of F1 editorial. After following the sport for several years, she was finally able to attend the British Grand Prix in person in 2017. Since then, she's been addicted to not only the racing, but the atmosphere the fans bring to each event. She's a strong advocate for women in motorsport and a more diverse industry.