The Ringer F1 Show Bahrain GP Recap: Our Driver of the Day, McLaren’s Driver Battle, and Red Bull’s Weekend of Errors
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Apr 13, 2025 Megan and Spanners dive into the thrilling Bahrain Grand Prix, where Oscar Piastri shines with a stellar win for McLaren. The rivalry between McLaren's Piastri and Norris intensifies as they recap their contrasting performances. George Russell garners Driver of the Day honors, despite a DRS penalty. The hosts scrutinize Ferrari's puzzling race strategies and Red Bull's series of weekend blunders. Plus, mechanical issues add to the drama, as they analyze how this affects driver performances moving forward.
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Piastri's Performance
- Oscar Piastri's strong performance this season suggests he's becoming a serious contender.
- His consistency and qualifying pace have significantly improved.
Norris's Struggles in Bahrain
- Spanners admits Piastri excelled while Norris struggled in Bahrain.
- He attributes Norris's issues to multiple errors, including setup and a penalty.
Tire Management in Bahrain
- Tire management wasn't a major factor in Bahrain, except for George Russell.
- Most drivers pitted before experiencing significant tire degradation.