Formula One world champion Max Verstappen made a dream start to the season by leading Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez to a dominant 1-2 finish in Sunday’s Bahrain Grand Prix as Fernando Alonso joined the podium party in his debut with Aston Martin.
“Very lovely that, really good result,” said Verstappen, who has won the past two drivers’ titles and is favored to add a third this year,” told the team over the radio. “We had good pace.
“That’s exactly the start to the season we wanted and needed. A perfect 1-2.”