Elias_endale converted E3 pole into victory in Bahrain for VCARB.
NesbiLeGrand advanced from P3 to second for Ferrari, with Higosh finishing third for Mercedes after starting P2.
The pursuer wins; the leader responds
Nesbi remains first in the championship on 236 points, 18 ahead of Elias on 218. Second place keeps the lead but cannot stop it shrinking.
Elias held the maximum finishing position from the grid. Nesbi gained one place, producing the direct one-two result that compressed the title table.
Eighteen points keep both outcomes possible
The gap is smaller than a standard 30-point victory. One strong reversal can now move first place, even though Nesbi leaves Bahrain still in control.
Bahrain gives E3 the most direct form of pressure: the two title leaders finish first and second, and the driver behind takes the larger score.
