Verstappen retakes Bahrain GP lead during virtual safety car triggered by Albon’s stop

F1 says Albon pulled up on lap 44 of 55 at the Bahrain GP, bringing out a virtual safety car. Chris Medland placed his stop at Turn 3. Verstappen pitted while Antonelli and Russell stayed out, according to The Race, putting Antonelli in the lead. Medland reports both Mercedes drivers then stopped during a longer-than-expected VSC, returning Verstappen to the lead.