Lando Norris Tops Bahrain GP Practice, Six Rookies Participate

McLaren drivers had a strong start at the Bahrain Grand Prix, with Oscar Piastri maintaining his pole position and Lando Norris moving from sixth to third, although Norris faced a five-second time penalty for a grid infraction. The race followed a challenging previous event in Japan where Norris's championship lead was reduced to just one point after Max Verstappen's victory. The Bahrain Grand Prix is the fourth round of the 2025 F1 season and is set to showcase intense competition among the frontrunners. In practice sessions leading up to the race, Norris topped the opening practice, while notable rookies participated, adding excitement to the event. Despite the promising performances, the sessions were deemed unrepresentative due to the extreme daytime conditions and the involvement of several rookie drivers. The grand prix weekend aims to clarify the competitive order among teams heading into the season's latter stages.