Audi left frustrated after missing points by a single position at Sepang

Audi faced disappointment at the Bahrain Grand Prix as Nico Hulkenberg finished just outside the points in 11th place, losing the final points position to Arvid Lindblad on the last lap. Gabriel Bortoleto's race was marred by a collision with Carlos Sainz, resulting in a 10-second penalty and a finish in 18th place due to significant damage to his car.

Despite the setbacks, Audi's strategy to switch to intermediate tyres early in the race was praised, and Hulkenberg showed strong pace after switching back to soft tyres. Racing Director Allan McNish acknowledged the team's competitiveness but expressed frustration at narrowly missing points for the second consecutive race, highlighting the tight margins in the midfield.