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It was game over for British team Mclaren as soon as it was lights out at the Bahrain circuit. While the testing and qualifying were huge hurdles for the team, surprisingly, they were no match for even the midfield cars.

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The incredible race saw many underdogs make it to the top 10 while Mclaren could not even put up a decent fight. Sadly, the Woking team was left hanging at P14 and P15.

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McLaren did not saw this coming

Fans find a favorite in the Lando Norris- Daniel Ricciardo pairing. While they were anticipated to be in a top four-fight, suddenly various car issues have held the papaya team back. A deterrent cooling issue was initially keeping Ricciardo out, while Norris constantly struggled with the car’s pace.

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Here are some fans reacting to the race on Twitter.

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The American team Haas stood last on the Constructors’ in 2021. Interestingly, people have claimed that suddenly 2022 McLaren is the new Haas. The race did not even end when suddenly all kinds of memes started pouring in. While this is a sad defeat for McLaren fans, it is a comical relief for several across the world.

From laughing at Daniel’s career choices to posting funny commentary moments, the world is not ready to forgive this team. However, the threat seems serious for everyone at the factory, as they could not find the desired pace. Moreover, right now McLaren‘s chances of a comeback look bleak, and they might lose several positions at the constructors’.

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Charles Leclerc wins the Bahrain Grand Prix

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On the other hand, Ferrari have turned it around for themselves. The team finally managed a 1-2 situation where Monegasque Charles Leclerc grabbed a thrilling win against reigning champion Max Verstappen. The first race was very intense, where Mercedes powered engines were all bottom six. Furthermore, after making several demanding moves at Leclerc, Max Verstappen’s car gave up as he lost the chance to win.

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Just when everyone thought Perez might bring in some points for the team, his car just spun. Ironically, Lewis Hamilton was quick enough to avoid any damage and pass the Mexican driver. Despite a tough fight, Red Bull could bring home nothing. Though the Red Bull and McLaren fans stand disappointed, nevertheless, the season opener was exceptionally thrilling.

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Khyati Yadav is an F1 writer at EssentiallySports. She is a Hospitality Graduate and a huge fan of Lando Norris. She believes that F1 as a sport deserves a lot more attention and is intrigued by the process that goes behind the making of a car and the hard work that goes into the setting up of any Grand Prix. When not working, she loves playing the guitar and tries to master various Hendrix and Mayer songs.

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