The Bahrain International Circuit is the setting for the Formula 1 season opener in 2021 as the rest of the grid look to take the fight to Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton.
It's a familiar setting for fans, drivers and teams following the three days of winter testing that took place in Bahrain earlier in March. Mercedes had their fair share of problems during the event, with Red Bull and Max Verstappen showing some promising pace.
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