HINCH’S HEROES: Who makes James Hinchcliffe’s list after the season opener in Bahrain?

IndyCar Race Winner and AnalystJames Hinchcliffe

BAHRAIN, BAHRAIN - MARCH 02: George Russell of Great Britain driving the (63) Mercedes AMG Petronas

A new Formula 1 season kicked off last weekend with the Bahrain Grand Prix, and IndyCar star and F1 TV pundit James Hinchcliffe was paying close attention. Here’s who impressed him most under the lights in Sakhir…

Carlos Sainz – P3

Sainz occupied the final spot on the rostrum at the chequered flag in what should be essentially considered ‘first in class’, behind the dominant Red Bulls of Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez.

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HINCH’S HEROES: Who makes James Hinchcliffe’s list after the season opener in Bahrain?

Carlos Sainz – P3

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