Mclaren Conducts The Rhythm As Rest Of The Paddock Follows Tempo

McLaren made another huge statement early in the 2025 season with a dominant win from Oscar Piastri. The Australian driver broke the team's duck at the Bahrain International Circuit after 22 visits, cruising to victory and handing them a valuable 58-point lead at the top of the Constructors Championship standings.

Mercedes George Russell continued his fine start to the season, once again making the most of his Silver Arrow to finish in second place ahead of title contender Lando Norris, who settled for third after a scrappy day at the office for the 25-year-old Brit.

The Drivers and Constructors Championships are beginning to take shape as early as the fourth race of the season. With every team struggling to keep up with the pacey Macca, here are the three key talking points from Bahrain, as analysed by Obakeng Meletse.

Piastri had calm hands on the wheel, with every move planned and precise. The 24-year-old was dominant throughout the race weekend, backing it up with a strong showing in qualifying to secure pole position ahead of George Russell and Ferraris Charles Leclerc.

There are just three points separating the two McLaren drivers, and while it remains unclear who will lead the teams charge later in the season, McLaren have shown promising signs in their title defence.