Final starting grid for Bahrain GP 2024: Max Verstappen on pole, Charles Leclerc in pursuit

Final starting grid for Bahrain GP 2024: Max Verstappen on pole, Charles Leclerc in pursuit. Here's how the drivers will line up for Saturday's Bahrain Grand Prix.

With the starting grid, the Bahrain GP 2024 can officially begin. The inaugural race of the Formula 1 season promises many surprises, judging by the just-witnessed qualifying sessions.

Remember that this year, the Grand Prix will be held on Saturday, as will the next one in Saudi Arabia, for the reasons explained in this article.

Bahrain GP 2024: the starting grid

Here’s how the drivers will line up for Saturday’s race at the 5.412 km Bahrain International Circuit located in Sakhir, Bahrain:

1. Verstappen, RED BULL
2. Leclerc, FERRARI
3. Russell, MERCEDES
4. Sainz, FERRARI
5. Pérez, RED BULL
6. Alonso, ASTON MARTIN
7. Norris, McLAREN
8. Piastri, MCLAREN
9. Hamilton, MERCEDES
10. Hulkenberg, HAAS
11. Tsunoda, VCARB
12. Stroll, ASTON MARTIN
13. Albon, WILLIAMS
14. Ricciardo, VCRB
15. Magnussen, HAAS
16. Bottas, STAKE
17. Zhou, STAKE
18. Sargeant, WILLIAMS
19. Ocon, ALPINE
20. Gasly, ALPINE