CNN —Max Verstappen coasted to victory in the Bahrain Grand Prix on Saturday, laying down an ominous marker for the rest of the field in the opening race of this F1 season.
Clive Mason/Getty ImagesWhile that overshadowed Red Bull’s race weekend, it did not seem to affect the team’s performance on the track as Sergio Perez completed yet another 1-2 – a repeat result of last season’s opening race.
“Unbelievable, I think today went even better than expected,” Verstappen told Sky Sports after the race.
Video Ad Feedback Verstappen cruises to opening win in Bahrain 02:24 - Source: CNN“It was a lot of fun and I felt really good in the car.
The F1 season continues next weekend and remains in the Middle East with the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in Jeddah.
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Bahrain, Jeddah