Max Verstappen leads from pole position in 2023 F1 Bahrain Grand Prix - LIVE UPDATES!

 

The 2023 F1 Bahrain Grand Prix is ​​here and the excitement is palpable as the drivers take to the track in an attempt to crown the champions. The race started at 3 pm UK time (GMT) and fans around the world are eagerly following the updates. The big question on everyone's mind is can anyone stop Red Bull from taking the top spot.

  Red Bull's Dutch driver Max Verstappen started from pole position and dominated the race from the start. However, Ferrari's Charles Leclerc is following him closely and is threatening his lead. Both the drivers are head to head and it remains to be seen who wins.

  The first few laps of the race have been eventful, with some drivers encountering difficulties. Alpine's Spanish driver Fernando Alonso had contact with teammate Lance Stroll but was lucky to stay in the race. Red Bull's Sergio Pérez and Ferrari's Carlos Sainz are also in the mix and could make a move for the top spot at any moment.

  Good news for the fans who could not attend the race. The Bahrain Grand Prix 2023 can be live-streamed for free and fans can follow all the action on the Crash.net live blog. Connor McDonagh is providing regular updates and fans can stay up to date with all the latest news and results.

  On lap 7 of 57, the top 10 drivers are Verstappen, Leclerc, Pérez, Sainz, Hamilton, Russell, Alonso, Stroll, Bottas and Ocon. Alexander Albon, Lando Norris, Calum Ilott, Yuki Tsunoda, Nico Hulkenberg, Oscar Piastri, Guanyu Zhou, Pierre Gasly, Nyck de Vries and Kevin Magnussen rounded out the top 20 drivers.

  As the race progresses, it is sure to be filled with twists and turns, and fans are in for a thrilling ride. Will Max Verstappen hold onto his lead, or will Charles Leclerc overtake him and take the checkered flag? Will Red Bull dominate the race or will Ferrari, Mercedes, or Alpine make a surprise move and take the top spot? Only time will tell and the fans are eagerly waiting for it.