Fast Start for Ricciardo: Red Bull Sets the Pace in Bahrain Practice

In the first practice session of the Bahrain Grand Prix, Daniel Ricciardo set the fastest time for Red Bull’s RB team using soft tires to outpace McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. Fernando Alonso of Aston Martin claimed the fastest time on medium tires in fifth place ahead of pre-season favorite Max Verstappen.

Despite complaints about his car’s behavior, Verstappen demonstrated his potential with an impressive initial lap. Red Bull’s operations overseen by Christian Horner continued after the dismissal of a complaint of inappropriate behavior. Verstappen faced issues with inconsistent gearshifts but remained the fastest on medium tires.

The second session is anticipated to provide a clearer indication of teams’ competitiveness.