Max Verstappen cruises to victory at the F1 season opener in Bahrain as Red Bull shake off Christian Horner’s texting drama to seal a 1-2 finish with Sergio Perez second… while Carlos Sainz takes final podium spot

• Max Verstappen wins the Bahrain Grand Prix in a perfect start for Red Bull
• Sergio Pérez took second place and Carlos Sainz overtook Charles Leclerc to third place.
• The result came despite the drama surrounding Red Bull boss Christian Horner.

By Daniel Davis

Published: 11:38 EST, March 2, 2024 | Updated: 12:00 EST, March 2, 2024

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