How an unexpected battle for P6 in Malaysia fell apart

During the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, Williams and Haas drivers had a strong start but ultimately failed to secure points. Carlos Sainz, Alex Albon, and Esteban Ocon all made effective tyre choices at the beginning, with Sainz moving from 13th to 6th, Albon from 18th to 7th, and Ocon from 17th to 8th. However, a series of misfortunes, including a spin for Sainz and a gearbox issue for Albon, led to disappointing finishes for the trio.

Ocon, who initially performed well, also struggled after the first Safety Car period and finished outside the points. Sainz expressed frustration over the race's turn of events, citing poor pit stops and the impact of the collision with Bortoleto. Albon echoed similar sentiments, highlighting issues with car performance throughout the weekend. Despite their promising start, the teams left the race without scoring any points.