FERRARI BAHRAIN GP 2022 WINNER CHARLES LECLERC in 1:18 scale by BBR
he 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix was the first race of the 2022 Formula One World Championship. It was held on 20 March 2022 at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain.
Charles Leclerc won the race after starting from pole position, his first win since the 2019 Italian Grand Prix. Leading all but two laps after pitting a second time, short of a grand slam, Leclerc had a hat-trick with pole, race win, and fastest lap. Teammate Carlos Sainz Jr. and Lewis Hamilton completed the podium, as reigning champion Max Verstappen and Sergio Pérez both retired. It was Ferrari's first win and 1–2 finish since the 2019 Singapore Grand Prix.
The race was notable for the introduction of a number of new regulations, including a simplified front wing design, revised rear wing dimensions, and a ban on the use of FRIC (Front-Rear Interconnected Suspension). These changes were designed to make the cars more challenging to drive and to reduce the amount of dirty air that they produce.
The 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix was a thrilling race that saw Leclerc and Sainz battle for the lead throughout. Hamilton also put in a strong performance to finish third, but it was Leclerc who emerged victorious to claim his first win of the season.
Here are some of the key moments from the race:
- Leclerc took pole position in qualifying, ahead of Sainz and Verstappen.
- Verstappen retired from the race early on after a collision with Kevin Magnussen.
- Hamilton made a strong start to the race and moved up to third place.
- Leclerc and Sainz battled for the lead throughout the race, with Leclerc eventually winning by just 0.5 seconds.
- Hamilton completed the podium in third place.
The 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix was a great way to start the new Formula One season. It was a thrilling race with plenty of action, and it was Leclerc who emerged victorious to claim his first win of the season.