We have managed to get hold of some high-res images of yesterday’s Bahrain Grand Prix which served as the 2010 season opener. Fernando Alonso was the first driver to cross the finish line in his scarlet Ferrari followed by his Brazilian teammte Felipe Massa making it a 1-2 victory for Ferrari. Lewis Hamilton of McLaren was the other driver who made it onto the podium as Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel suffered from a spark plug problem which forced the pole-sitter to finish in fourth place.
Apart from familiar faces, the Grand Prix also featured new faces on the grid including Virgin, Hispania and Lotus Racing. Among these three teams, Lotus emerged on top as both of its drivers managed to finish the 49-lap race. Virgin and Hispania did not enjoy the same as they were part of a retirement sandstorm.
The race also marked the return of 7-times World Champion Michael Schumacher to the sport since 2006 with the Mercedes GP Petronas outfit. Although I was looking forward to the race, I am disspointed with the lack of entertainment as overtaking was very minimal. Despite having more teams the race was quite boring. I believe the race would have been better off without the mid-race refueling ban.
Nevertheless continue reading to view the image gallery.
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AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments reflect a mix of pride and support for Lotus F1, emphasizing that finishing the race was an achievement for a new team under tight budget constraints, and encouraging patience for future improvements. Some critics express skepticism, comparing Lotus's performance unfavorably to established teams, and criticizing the team’s image and Malaysian patriotism. Many highlight that the early finish sets a foundation for progress, citing the team’s short development period and challenging circumstances. There is general praise for the team’s effort and a call to avoid negativity, with some commenters defending Lotus against harsh bashing. Overall, sentiments are a blend of cautious optimism, pride, and constructive criticism about the team’s debut race performance.