Max Verstappen, the reigning world champion, will start from pole position at the Bahrain Grand Prix, the first Grand Prix of the new Formula 1 season.

At the Sakhir circuit, the Dutchman stopped the clock in 1:29.708, followed by his RedBull teammate Sergio Perez.

Scuderia Ferrari pilots Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz will be next on the starting grid.

Sunday, March 5

Race in Bahrain: from 17:00

In Romania, the 2023 Formula 1 season can be watched live on Digisport, Orange Sport and Prima Sport channels.

It is updated.

Bahrain Grand Prix through time

• First Grand Prix: 2004

• There will be 57 timed laps, the length of one lap will be 5.412 kilometers.

• Total distance: 308.238 kilometers

• Lap record: 1:31.447 – Pedro de la Rosa, McLaren (in 2005)

• Audience capacity: 70,000 seats

• Construction cost: $150 million

• Architect: Hermann Thielke

• There will be three zones for DRS (overtaking system in F1)

The most victories in Bahrain

Lewis Hamilton 5 (2014, 2015, 2019, 2021)

Sebastian Vettel 4 (2012, 2013, 2017, 2018)

Fernando Alonso 3 (2005, 2006, 2010)

Felipe Massa 2 (2007, 2008)

Teams with the most wins in Bahrain

Ferrari 7 (2004, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2017, 2018, 2022)

Mercedes 6 (2014, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2020, 2021)

Renault 2 (2005, 2006)

Red Bull 2 ​​(2012, 2013)

Winners of all Bahrain Grand Prix

2004 Michael Schumacher / Ferrari

2005 Fernando Alonso / Renault

2006 Fernando Alonso / Renault

2007 Felipe Massa / Ferrari

2008 Felipe Massa / Ferrari

2009 Jenson Button / Brown

2010 Fernando Alonso / Ferrari

2011 It was not organized

2012 Sebastian Vettel / Red Bull

2013 Sebastian Vettel / Red Bull

2014 Lewis Hamilton / Mercedes

2015 Lewis Hamilton / Mercedes

2016 Nico Rosberg / Mercedes

2017 Sebastian Vettel / Ferrari

2018 Sebastian Vettel / Ferrari

2019 Lewis Hamilton / Mercedes

2020 Lewis Hamilton / Mercedes

2021 Lewis Hamilton / Mercedes

2022 Charles Leclerc / Ferrari.

Formula 1 season calendar for 2023

March 5: Bahrain / Sahir

March 19: Saudi Arabia / Jeddah

April 2: Australia / Melbourne

April 16: China / Shanghai

April 30: Azerbaijan / Baku

May 7: Miami

May 21: Emilia-Romagna / Imola

May 28: Monaco

June 4: Spain / Barcelona

June 18: Canada / Montreal

July 2: Austria / Spielberg

July 9: Great Britain / Silverstone

July 23: Hungary / Budapest

July 30: Belgium / Spa-Francorchamps

August 27: Netherlands / Zandvoort

September 3: Italy / Monza

September 17: Singapore / Marina Bay

September 24: Japan / Suzuka

October 8: Qatar / Losail

October 22: USA / Austin

October 29: Mexico / Mexico City

November 5: Brazil / Sao Paulo

November 18: Las Vegas

November 26: Abu Dhabi / Yas Marina.