In the Formula One World Championship (F1) Bahrain Grand Prix qualifying, Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen took pole position in 1:29.179, with Ferrari's Monaco driver Leclerc and Mercedes' Russell of Great Britain in line.
Second and third place. 
Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Verstappen in action on March 1. Xinhua News Agency (photo by Qian Jun).
Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Verstappen after qualifying on March 1. Xinhua News Agency (photo by Qian Jun).
Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen of the Netherlands (centre), Ferrari's Monaco Leclerc (left) and Mercedes' Russell of Great Britain pose for a photo after qualifying on March 1. Xinhua News Agency (photo by Qian Jun).
Mercedes team British driver Hamilton in the race on March 1. Xinhua News Agency (photo by Qian Jun).
Scuderia Ferrari Monaco driver Leclerc at the race on March 1. Xinhua News Agency (photo by Qian Jun).
Scuderia Ferrari Monaco driver Leclerc at the race on March 1. Xinhua News Agency (photo by Qian Jun).
On March 1, Alfa Romeo Racing China's Zhou Guanyu finished 17th in the race. Xinhua News Agency (photo by Qian Jun).
Alfa Romeo Racing China's Zhou Guanyu (right) arrives before the race on March 1. Xinhua News Agency (photo by Qian Jun).