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Big disappointment for Mercedes. Hamilton will start 5th ahead of his former teammate Bottas. Russell is only 9th.

The Monegasque is ahead of Max Verstappen and Carlos Sainz. He signs the 10th pole of his career.

That’s 𝗣𝗢𝗢𝗢𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗘𝗘! 😱

Number 10 for @Charles_Leclerc in #F1 💪#esseFerrari 🔴 #BahrainGP pic.twitter.com/Lvai6tqUPh

- Scuderia Ferrari (@ScuderiaFerrari) March 19, 2022

POLE FOR CHARLES LECLERC!!!

Hamilton 5th, Russell 6th. Difficult qualification for Mercedes.

Last chance for Russell to enter the top 5.

The Mercedes take the track first. Russell is ahead of Hamilton.

Ok guys, we can confirm it's # Carlos55 P1 and # Charles16 P2 for the moment 👊#Q3 #Which #BahrainGP pic.twitter.com/tyNJeb07G5

- Scuderia Ferrari (@ScuderiaFerrari) March 19, 2022

Only 5 minutes left in Q3, all drivers are in the pits before the 2nd run. Sainz is ahead of Leclerc and Verstappen. Pérez and Hamilton complete the top 5.

Verstappen only 3rd! The Dutchman concedes 56 thousandths on Sainz. 

First reference time for Leclerc in 1'30″761. The Mercedes missed their turn on worn tires. 

Esteban Ocon on Canal +: “ Not a bad qualification at all. We don't fail at much but tomorrow is the race. The goal is to come back to finish in the points"

KEV IS THROUGH TO Q3, REPEAT KEV IS THROUGH TO Q3! # HaasF1 #BahrainGP #Which pic.twitter.com/Vc6WsoMFO7

— MoneyGram Haas F1 Team (@HaasF1Team) March 19, 2022

Magnussen (Haas) and Bottas (Alfa Romeo) qualify for Q3! Gasly escaped in his final lap. 

Sainz only 30 thousandths behind the leader. The Ferraris are really in the game.

Good lap from Leclerc who is 175 thousandths behind Verstappen.