Dominant Piastri beats Russell to win in Bahrain
Briefly

Oscar Piastri clinched a significant victory at the Bahrain Grand Prix, winning by 15.4 seconds and narrowing the championship deficit behind teammate Lando Norris. Piastri started from pole and maintained control, especially following a mid-race safety car. George Russell of Mercedes finished second, executing a daring tire strategy to hold off Norris, who struggled with penalties and a chaotic race to secure a podium. Ferrari’s strategic starting choice initially positioned them well before a safety car hampered their efforts, leading to fourth and fifth places for Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton.
Oscar Piastri dominated the Bahrain Grand Prix, winning by a comfortable 15.4 seconds and narrowing teammate Lando Norris' championship lead to just two points.
George Russell's daring 24-lap stint on soft tyres secured him second place, helping Piastri pull closer in the championship race.
Lando Norris, starting from sixth, recovered to finish third despite a chaotic race, expressing relief at landing on the podium after a challenging weekend.
Ferrari's clever strategy nearly paid off until a late safety car disrupted their plans, ultimately resulting in fourth and fifth place finishes.
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