Piastri Leads McLaren One-Two in Bahrain Practice

Oscar Piastri showcased his speed by topping the timesheets in both final practice and Free Practice 2 at the Bahrain Grand Prix, leading a McLaren one-two finish with teammate Lando Norris close behind. Piastri's lap times indicated a significant advantage for McLaren, finishing 0.668 seconds ahead of Norris in final practice and 0.154 seconds in FP2. Meanwhile, championship leader Max Verstappen struggled in his Red Bull, finishing eighth in final practice and seventh in FP2, raising concerns about his team's performance. The competitive edge of McLaren comes as Formula One stakeholders discussed future regulations and the direction of the sport, with the FIA confirming progress on the 2026 power unit regulations. The discussions included potential returns to V10 engines and a commitment to sustainable fuel. Other notable performances included George Russell in third and Charles Leclerc in fourth, while Lewis Hamilton struggled to find pace, finishing eighth in final practice.