It wasn't the fairy tale qualifying that George Russell's many fans were hoping for, but it was the next best thing for the Mercedes stand-in.
Check out our recap in pictures of Saturday's action at the Sakhir GP in Bahrain.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Essa Al Khalifa (BRN) CEO of the Bahrain Economic Development Board and McLaren Shareholder.
05.12.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Sakhir Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Qualifying Day.
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Otmar Szafnauer (USA) Racing Point F1 Team Principal and CEO.
05.12.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Sakhir Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Qualifying Day.
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Andreas Seidl, McLaren Managing Director.
05.12.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Sakhir Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Qualifying Day.
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George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1.
05.12.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Sakhir Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Qualifying Day.
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Romain Grosjean (FRA) Haas F1 Team with his wife Marion Grosjean (FRA).
05.12.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Sakhir Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Qualifying Day.
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Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing.
05.12.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Sakhir Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Qualifying Day.
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Robert Kubica (POL) Alfa Romeo Racing Reserve Driver.
05.12.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Sakhir Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Qualifying Day.
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Sebastian Vettel (GER) Ferrari.
05.12.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Sakhir Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Qualifying Day.
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Pierre Gasly (FRA) AlphaTauri.
05.12.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Sakhir Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Qualifying Day.
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Fernando Alonso (ESP) Renault F1 Team.
05.12.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Sakhir Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Qualifying Day.
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(L to R): Tiffany Cromwell (AUS) Professional Cyclist with boyfriend Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1.
05.12.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Sakhir Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Qualifying Day.
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(L to R): Guenther Steiner (ITA) Haas F1 Team Prinicipal with Romain Grosjean (FRA) Haas F1 Team.
05.12.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Sakhir Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Qualifying Day.
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Lawrence Stroll (CDN) Racing Point F1 Team Investor.
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Sergio Perez (MEX) Racing Point F1 Team.
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Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL35.
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Kevin Magnussen (DEN) Haas VF-20.
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Esteban Ocon (FRA) Renault F1 Team RS20.
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Sebastian Vettel (GER) Ferrari SF1000.
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Sergio Perez (MEX) Racing Point F1 Team RP19.
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Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB16.
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Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF1000.
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Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1 W11.
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Daniil Kvyat (RUS) AlphaTauri AT01.
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Lance Stroll (CDN) Racing Point F1 Team RP20.
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Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL35.
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Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL35.
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Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB16.
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Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB16.
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Pierre Gasly (FRA) AlphaTauri AT01.
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Jack Aitken (GBR) / (KOR) Williams Racing.
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Jack Aitken (GBR) / (KOR) Williams Racing FW43.
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(L to R): Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) McLaren with Fernando Alonso (ESP) Renault F1 Team.
05.12.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Sakhir Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Qualifying Day.
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(L to R): Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) McLaren with Fernando Alonso (ESP) Renault F1 Team.
05.12.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Sakhir Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Qualifying Day.
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Esteban Ocon (FRA) Renault F1 Team.
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(L to R): Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) McLaren with Fernando Alonso (ESP) Renault F1 Team.
05.12.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Sakhir Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Qualifying Day.
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Esteban Ocon (FRA) Renault F1 Team RS20.
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Jack Aitken (GBR) / (KOR) Williams Racing.
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Nicholas Latifi (CDN) Williams Racing.
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George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W11.
05.12.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Sakhir Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Qualifying Day.
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Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL35.
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Kevin Magnussen (DEN) Haas VF-20.
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Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1 W11.
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Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1 W11.
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Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB16.
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Esteban Ocon (FRA) Renault F1 Team RS20.
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(L to R): Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing with pole sitter Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1 in qualifying parc ferme.
05.12.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Sakhir Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Qualifying Day.
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Second placed George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 in qualifying parc ferme.
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Third placed Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB16 in qualifying parc ferme.
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(L to R): Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing with George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 in qualifying parc ferme.
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George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 with Paul di Resta (GBR) Sky Sports F1 Presenter in qualifying parc ferme.
05.12.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Sakhir Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, Qualifying Day.
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Fernando Alonso (ESP) Renault F1 Team with Alan Permane (GBR) Renault F1 Team Trackside Operations Director.
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Kevin Magnussen (DEN) Haas F1 Team.
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The helmet of Kevin Magnussen (DEN) Haas F1 Team.
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George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 in the post qualifying FIA Press Conference.
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