Dutch driver Max Verstappen secured the pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix, marking the start of the Formula 1 World Championship season, outperforming his teammate Sergio Perez on Saturday. Verstappen clinched the top spot during the second attempt in the third qualifying session, while Perez jumped from third to second, benefiting from Charles Leclerc of Ferrari not attempting a second lap. Leclerc finished in third place, while his teammate Carlos Sainz managed to secure fourth.