The unknown factors F1 drivers will face in 2022 Bahrain GP

In addition, Saturday produced a mixed-up grid. Charles Leclerc will start on pole for Ferrari ahead of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, while Alfa Romeo (Valtteri Bottas), Haas (Kevin Magnussen), Alpine (Fernando Alonso) and AlphaTauri (Pierre Gasly) all made Q3. Plenty of drivers will be keen to make a point, or take advantage of unexpectedly good grid positions.

Six days of testing, followed by two days of practice and qualifying, have provided some clues as to what to expect….