Charles Leclerc wins in Bahrain as Max Verstappen and Red Bull suffer late disaster in Formula 1 opener
In a Bahrain Grand Prix that was full of drama, Charles Leclerc led home a Ferrari one-two after Max Verstappen retired just three laps from the end. Verstappen was complaining about a steering issue during a late safety car period that Red Bull could not find, but when the race got back underway, a very frustrated Dutchman came over the radio shouting «there's a problem with the battery!» Ad/> He eventually retired while his team-mate Sergio Perez spun on the final lap to gift Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes a podium finish, the Mexican's spin being caused by the engine cutting out. Formula 1'I am never doing that again' — Verstappen hits out at Red Bull team instructionsAN HOUR AGO Leclerc got away from pole position well and sailed into an early comfortable lead.
