It was game over for British team Mclaren as soon as it was lights out at the Bahrain circuit. While the testing and qualifying were huge hurdles for the team, surprisingly, they were no match for even the midfield cars.
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The incredible race saw many underdogs make it to the top 10 while Mclaren couldn’t even put up a decent fight. Sadly, the Woking team was left hanging at P14 and P15.
McLaren didn’t see this coming
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Fans find a favorite in the Lando Norris- Daniel Ricciardo pairing. While they were anticipated to be in a top four fight, suddenly various car issues have held the papaya team back. A deterrent cooling issue was initially keeping Ricciardo out, while Norris constantly struggled with the car’s pace.
Here are some fans reacting to the race on Twitter.
mclaren is the new haas lmao 
— ece ③ (@ricciardopics) March 20, 2022
Timing screen just got removed so that McLaren and Aston Martin fans don’t have to see the pain..#BahrainGP
— tami. (@Vettelectlerc) March 20, 2022
Raise a glass to Ricciardo’s career choices
— Chain Bear (@chainbear) March 20, 2022
Ricciardo is the typical college student that changes major every year and ends up dropping out
— F (@Filippo0522) March 20, 2022
The American team Haas stood last on the Constructors’ in 2021. Interestingly, people have claimed that suddenly 2022 McLaren is the new Haas. The race did not even end when suddenly all kinds of memes started pouring in. While this is a sad defeat for McLaren fans, it is a comical relief for several across the world.
From laughing at Daniel’s career choices to posting funny commentary moments, the world is not ready to forgive this team. However, the threat seems serious for everyone at the factory, as they could not find the desired pace. Moreover, right now McLaren’s chances of a comeback look bleak, and they might lose several positions at the constructors’.
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Charles Leclerc wins the Bahrain Grand Prix
Formula One F1 – Bahrain Grand Prix – Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain – March 20, 2022 Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc before the race pool via REUTERS/Giuseppe Cacace
On the other hand, Ferrari have turned it around for themselves. The team finally managed a 1-2 situation where Monegasque Charles Leclerc grabbed a thrilling win against reigning champion Max Verstappen. The first race was very intense, where Mercedes powered engines were all bottom six. Furthermore, after making several demanding moves at Leclerc, Max Verstappen’s car gave up as he lost the chance to win.
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Just when everyone thought Perez might bring in some points for the team, his car just spun. Ironically, Lewis Hamilton was quick enough to avoid any damage and pass the Mexican driver. Despite a tough fight, Red Bull could bring home nothing. Though the Red Bull and McLaren fans stood disappointed, nevertheless, the season opener was exceptionally thrilling.
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