Suleiman got the competition off to a good start in Free Practice and confirmed his mastery by claiming pole position in Qualifying. He set the fastest time in Race 1, finished on the podium in Race 4 and went on to win Race 2.

After a most interesting career in international karting competitions, Suleiman Zanfari is now competing in single-seaters with undoubted success. A hopeful of Moroccan motor sport, he is highlighting his country›s colours on circuits in Europe and the Middle East, and has high ambitions for the rest of his single-seater career. Taking part in a major event in the MENA region means a great deal to him, especially as he was able to play the Kingdom of Morocco›s national anthem on the top step of a much sought-after podium.

Suleiman took the top step of the Bahrain podium with understandable pride as the kingdom celebrated its bank holidays. It was also the first victory for a Moroccan on the Bahrain Formula 1 circuit.