Bahrain showed just how costly anything less than perfect from Lando Norris can be when it comes to shipping points

Piastri took his second win of the Formula 1 season in dominant style at the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday, slashing the points gap to his teammate Lando Norris, who could only manage third after an eventful race. Piastri started on pole and kept Mercedes’ George Russell behind him, fending off a challenge for the lead after a safety-car restart.

Lando Norris could not hide his disappointment after a disastrous qualifying on Saturday at the Bahrain Grand Prix The championship leader will start Sunday’s race in sixth place, despite his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri starting on pole position.