The Finnish driver, in his best attempt, completed the circle on the Sakhir circuit in 53.377 seconds.

The second place was taken by the British George Russell, replacing the seven-time champion and his compatriot Lewis Hamilton, who became ill with the coronavirus in Mercedes.

The third place was taken by the Dutch pilot of Red Bull Max Verstappen.

Russian Alpha Tauri driver Daniil Kvyat, who made his way to the third segment, took sixth place, 0.529 seconds behind the winner.

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Earlier it was reported that Mercedes spoke about the condition of Hamilton, who was ill with coronavirus.