rioja

Ferrari's Felipe Massa will start Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix on pole position with McLaren's rookie sensation Lewis Hamilton on the front row for the first time.

The Brazilian powered to his second successive pole, and Ferrari's fifth in a row, with a flying lap of 1:32.652 in Saturday's final qualifying session at the desert Sakhir circuit.

But the big impression was once again made by Hamilton, aiming to become the first driver in the 57 years of the Formula One championship to finish his first three races on the podium.

The Briton lapped in 1:32.935 after setting the quickest time in final practice and once again appeared utterly unfazed by his achievement.

Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen, winner of the season-opener in Australia, will start in third place with McLaren's double world champion Fernando Alonso in fourth.


Ok, who thinks Hamilton might pass at the start or pretty early in the race? If he does, I think LH could end up with a first place finish this week.

This kid is unbelievable. So far he's living up to his hype... unlike other first year drivers, past and present.

brent_strong

Should be an interesting start!

PS you should take the spoiler out of your title before someone gets pissed!

rioja

^ Good point. thx.

Balzz

I'm rooting for LH to take the win. McLaren 1-2 again!

The White Mandingo

Yeah he is pretty freaking good! Honda continues to go down the toilet getting out qualified by last years car. The bright side is we made it to Q2 this time

MyBad

I think Massa will crack, LH will win and the real dog fight will be between FA and KR.

Back marker RB won't finish and JB will take 15th. Aguri will finish 12th.

rioja

Yup,

Massa is like a Biscoitos de Maizena (Brazilian cookie).

They both look great, but crumble easily under pressure

matrix

I am hoping for a Ferrari 1 - 2!

I also hope FM delivers this time - if he does, we are going to have an interesting season!