F1 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix: Final Starting Grid After Penalties A…read more
As the 2025 Formula 1 season kicks off under the lights of the Bahrain International Circuit, the final starting grid for the Bahrain Grand Prix has been revealed following the application of several grid penalties.
Pole Position Drama and Shuffled Order
Qualifying saw a fierce battle for pole, with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen setting the fastest lap under intense pressure from Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and McLaren’s Lando Norris. However, post-qualifying penalties for several drivers have reshaped the grid dramatically.
Penalties Shake Up Midfield and Back Rows
Carlos Sainz received a 10-place grid drop for a new power unit element, while Lewis Hamilton was handed a 5-place penalty due to a gearbox change. Meanwhile, Alpine’s Esteban Ocon and Haas driver Kevin Magnussen both picked up 3-place drops for impeding during qualifying.
Final 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix Starting Grid
- Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
- Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
- Lando Norris (McLaren)
- George Russell (Mercedes)
- Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
- Sergio Pérez (Red Bull)
- Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin)
- Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
- Lance Stroll (Aston Martin)
- Yuki Tsunoda (RB)
- Carlos Sainz (Ferrari)
- Valtteri Bottas (Sauber)
- Esteban Ocon (Alpine)
- Zhou Guanyu (Sauber)
- Alex Albon (Williams)
- Kevin Magnussen (Haas)
- Nico Hülkenberg (Haas)
- Daniel Ricciardo (RB)
- Logan Sargeant (Williams)
- Pierre Gasly (Alpine)
Penalties applied
The first race of the 2025 season promises thrilling battles and strategy surprises, with frontrunners looking to assert dominance early and midfield contenders aiming to capitalize on the shuffled grid. Lights out is scheduled for 6:00 PM local time—get ready for another year of high-speed drama.
