2020 Sakhir GP preview

The Burning Questions

Will George Russell seize his chance to impress in the Mercedes? Could he beat Valtteri Bottas?!

How will Pietro Fittipaldi and Jack Aitken fare on their F1 debuts?

With such a short lap, how will qualifying play out?

Will any of the drivers take the ‘regular’ Turn 4 out of habit?..

The Track

The Stats

Track Length: 3.543 km

Laps: 87

Race Distance: 307.995 km

First Grand Prix: 2020 (Sakhir GP) | 2004 (Bahrain)

Race Lap Record: n/a

Outright Lap Record: n/a

Most Driver Wins: n/a

Most Constructor Wins: n/a

The Weather

The Quotes

Lewis Hamilton | “I’m gutted not to be able to race this weekend but my priority is to follow the protocols and advice and protect others.”

George Russell | “Nobody can replace Lewis, but I’ll give my all for the team in his absence from the moment I step in the car.”

Pietro Fittipaldi | “To race in F1 was my dream since I was a kid and my debut didn’t come in the best circumstances but nonetheless I’m grateful for it and will do my best!”

The Photos

The Predictions

Podium

Pole Position

Fastest Lap

Driver of the Day