Franco Colapinto will start the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia from 21st position due to a 15-place grid penalty. The penalty stems from assisting teammate Pierre Gasly in advancing to Q3. Despite the setback, Colapinto prioritized aiding his team’s overall qualifying performance. Max Verstappen of the Netherlands secured the pole position for the race. This result places Colapinto near the back of the grid for the start of the competition. The Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia is expected to be a challenging race for the Argentinian driver given his starting position.