By ITP
In pictures: Action from qualifying Bahrain F1 Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton is hoping he can turn things “upside down” and rescue a podium finish after starting a scheduled ninth on the grid for Sunday’s Bahrain Grand Prix


Mercedes’ British driver Lewis Hamilton leaves the garage during the qualifying session, ahead of the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir.

Red Bull Racing Team Principal Christian Horner looks on from the pit wall during qualifying for the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at Bahrain International Circuit.

Max Verstappen of Netherlands and Red Bull Racing walks from his car after crashing during qualifying for the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at Bahrain International Circuit.

Valtteri Bottas driving the (77) Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team Mercedes WO9 locks a wheel under braking during final practice for the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at Bahrain International Circuit.

Daniel Ricciardo of Australia driving the (3) Aston Martin Red Bull Racing RB14 TAG Heuer on track during final practice for the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at Bahrain International Circuit.

Ferrari’s German driver Sebastian Vettel steers his car during the third practice session, prior to the qualifiers for the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at the Sakhir circuit in Manama.

Top three qualifiers, Sebastian Vettel of Germany and Ferrari, Kimi Raikkonen of Finland and Ferrari and Valtteri Bottas of Finland and Mercedes GP during qualifying for the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at Bahrain International Circuit.

Max Verstappen of Netherlands and Red Bull Racing prepares to drive in the garage during qualifying for the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at Bahrain International Circuit.

Valtteri Bottas of Finland and Mercedes GP climbs from his car during qualifying for the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at Bahrain International Circuit.

Brendon Hartley of Scuderia Toro Rosso and New Zealand during qualifying for the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at Bahrain International Circuit.