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Norris tops Bahrain GP practice, leading the championship, while Sainz faces disciplinary actions for misconduct.

Lando Norris from McLaren set the pace in the first practice session of the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix, clocking a remarkable time of 1:33.204. This performance put him ahead of Alpine`s Pierre Gasly by nearly two-and-a-half tenths of a second. Currently, Norris leads the drivers` championship by just one point over Max Verstappen, who recently triumphed in Japan.

The Bahrain Grand Prix is particularly significant as it returns to a circuit where teams conducted pre-season testing, providing crucial insights into their current performance. The practice sessions are strategically scheduled at different times of the day, with FP1 in the afternoon and FP2 in the evening, potentially impacting the representativeness of the results due to varying track conditions.

In other news, Carlos Sainz is under scrutiny for possible disciplinary actions following an incident where he swore during a press conference. This comes on the heels of a recent fine for arriving late to the national anthem, raising questions about his conduct off the track.

For more updates on the Bahrain Grand Prix and the Formula 1 season, visit Formula 1 and Motorsport.

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