Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez took the first positions in the Bahrain Grand Prix, and RedBull made a great start to the 2023 Formula 1 season. At the end of the race, the world champion of the last two seasons spoke about his first victory since Sakhir.

Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez, a real team

“I think we’ve run into a few problems. It depends on the race, but I think we can handle whatever comes our way. I want to thank the whole team for their work during the winter. They did it again, we have a very fast car that we can compete with in the best conditions.

This is exactly what I wanted. Let’s finish in the top two places. I am very proud of the fact that we looked exactly like a team. I noticed that the single seater was very fast and it allowed me to put a lot of distance between myself and the chasers from the start of the race.

After I distanced myself, it was easier for me to lead the rest of the race. It was a step forward for us. I feel good because I finally won in Bahrain. I don’t have a very good track record here” – Max Verstappenquoted by The Guardian.

“The beginning was not ideal. Charles was a little aggressive, pushed me to the right, but I managed to pass him. I could have put in more effort, but Charles was very strong on the new tires and it was difficult to pass him. It was important for the team that I passed Charles and finished second” – Sergio Perez

Formula 1, rating of pilots

1 Max Verstappen – RedBull 25 points

2 Sergio Perez – RedBull 18

3 Fernando Alonso – Aston Martin 15

4 Carlos Sainz – Ferrari 12

5 Lewis Hamilton – Mercedes 10

6 Lance Stroll – Aston Martin 8

7 George Russell – Mercedes 6

8 Valtteri Bottas – Alfa Romeo 4

9 Pierre Gasly – Alpine 2

10 Alexander Albon – Williams 1

Formula 1, rating of constructors

1 RedBull 43 points

2 Aston Martin 23

3 Mercedes 16

4 Ferrari 12s

5 Alfa Romeo 4

6 Alpine 2

7 Williams 1

8 Alpha Tauri 0

9 HAAS 0

10 McLaren 0

Teams with the most wins in Bahrain

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

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

Red Bull 3 (2012, 2013, 2022)

Renault 2 (2005, 2006)

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

2023 Max Verstappen / Red Bull

Formula 1 season calendar for 2023

March 5: Bahrain – victory for Max Verstappen

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.