FACTS AND STATS: Verstappen ties two greats of the sport as Alpine prop up the field for the first time in years

Max Verstappen picked up where he left off last season as he grabbed the opening pole for Red Bull, managing to get the better of Charles Leclercs Ferrari by two tenths of a second. Its the dream start to his title defence, but while the Dutchman will be going to bed happy tonight, a few other drivers might not be so pleased with their performances. Here are the best facts and stats from a blustery qualifying in Bahrain¦