Verstappen started with victory, Alonso finished on the podium

The new season started badly for Ferrari - Charles Leclerc had to retire when he was in third place, due to a car breakdown

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05.03.2023. 17:45h

Max Verstappen started the new season in Formula 1 in style - the current champion celebrated at the Bahrain Grand Prix and registered his 36th career victory.

The Dutchman celebrated today for the first time in his career in Bahrain, Verstappen was inconsistent from the start, and he only lost the lead during the pit stop. He controlled the events on the track and easily reached the triumph. The current champion finished the race ahead of teammate Sergio Peres. The last place on the podium went to the phenomenal Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso.

MAX VERSTAPPEN WINS THE OPENING RACE OF THE 2023 SEASON!!! 🙌#BahrainGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/Nw4WKNaYh6
- Formula 1 (@ F1) March 5, 2023

The new season started badly for Ferrari - Charles Leclerc had to retire when he was in third place, due to a car breakdown.

FERNANDO ON THE PODIUM!!!! #BahrainGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/mlUlFM6E5P
- Formula 1 (@ F1) March 5, 2023

Second Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz finished in fourth place, followed by Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes), Lance Stroll (Aston Martin), George Russell (Mercedes), Valtteri Bottas (Alfa Romeo), Pierre Gasly (Alpin) and Alex Albon. (Williams).