STAY TUNE: Lotus F1 Racing Team : Vettel claims Bahrain pole

The 2008 World Champion said their MP4-25 car lacked downforce in the middle sector of the track although, with outright performance now less of a factor in the race itself given the refuelling ban, he and Button may be able to present a bigger challenge on Sunday ... As expected, all the new teams to make the first race of the season failed to progress from the first session - but at least Hispania Racing's Karun Chandhok will start the race. ... HOTEL INFO & RESERVATION ...