McLaren star Lando Norris shares honest take on his out of position start in Bahrein GP 2025

In a race filled with intense drama, McLaren F1 Team delivered an impressive performance, with Oscar Piastri securing his first-ever win for the team at the Bahrain GP. In his 50th Formula 1 race, Piastri dominated the weekend, signaling that McLaren is a serious contender this season. However, it was his teammate, Lando Norris, who became one of the key talking points of the race due to a controversial action before the start.

Despite McLaren’s continued success, having achieved their fourth consecutive podium finish of the season, Norris’ struggles in Bahrain prevented the team from securing a 1-2 finish. Still, the result is a strong one for McLaren as they remain at the top of the Constructors’ Standings.

Norris, who still leads the Drivers’ Standings, acknowledged his mistakes after the race. His blunder before the start of the race ultimately impacted the final result. Reflecting on his third-place finish at the Bahrain GP, Norris spoke to the media about his performance and the pivotal moments during the race.

“It was a tough race. I made too many mistakes with the overtakes and ended up out of position. It was a messy race for me, and I’m disappointed we couldn’t bring home a 1-2 for McLaren,” Norris said after the Bahrain GP.

Third placed Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren and Race winner Oscar Piastri of Australia and McLaren congratulate each other in parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain at Bahrain International Circuit on April 13, 2025 in Bahrain, Bahrain.

Piastri reflects on his victory

After securing a first-place finish in Bahrain, McLaren’s rising star, Oscar Piastri, shared his thoughts on the key factors that led to his impressive win. He praised the team’s performance throughout the weekend, highlighting their collective effort in delivering a strong result.

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“It’s an incredible result, and the weekend has been amazing. I can’t thank the team enough for the car they’ve given me,” Piastri said following the race. His determination to challenge for the championship was evident in his words.

Piastri also spoke about the race’s final stages, when the safety car was deployed. “I would have preferred not to have the Safety Car, but I was still pretty confident. It was relatively straightforward, and I was never going to let that one slip away,” he added.

What’s next for F1?

Following the Bahrain Grand Prix, the F1 season heads to Saudi Arabia next weekend. With Norris sitting just above Max Verstappen in the standings, as the Dutch driver finished sixth in Bahrain, the upcoming race will be crucial for the championship race. The following race in May will take place in the U.S., adding further importance to the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.