Bahrain Grand Prix: Ferrari dominates as Charles Leclerc wins dramatic season opener
By Ben Church, CNN
FIA Sport News
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc 'so happy' after dramatic victory in Bahrain Grand Prix sees him top standings
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc said he was ‘so happy’ with his win at the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday. The Monegasque driver had two wins for Ferrari — both in 2019 — going into the race but ended with a third victory in dramatic circumstances.
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.
'I am never doing that again' - Max Verstappen hits out at Red Bull team instructions at Bahrain Grand Prix
Max Verstappen complained that his team instructions cost him the chance of challenging for the lead at the Bahrain Grand Prix. The Dutchman, the current reigning champion, saw the opportunity to pass race leader Charles Leclerc go begging twice.
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Red Bull driver Max Verstappen complains of’ ‘engine breaking’ in early Bahrain Grand Prix racing
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen had some early concerns with his vehicle at the Bahrain Grand Prix. The Dutchmen started in P2 on the grid behind Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, with the Monegasque keeping hold of his position, and Carlos Sainz remaining in third.
Red Bull's champion Max Verstappen predicts 'very close race' at Bahrain Grand Prix
Max Verstappen is predicting a ‘very close race’ at the Bahrain Grand Prix. The current champion is in P2 on the grid, alongside Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc in pole. Ad/> Behind him is Carlos Sainz, Leclerc’s teammate, and that could cause him problems as he looks to move into a leading position in the season’s first race.
Mercdedes driver Lewis Hamilton 'back racing, doing what I love' at Bahrain Formuka 1 Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton is ‘grateful to be back racing’ ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix despite the problems with his Mercedes car. The former world champion is looking to retake the title this year, with current title holder Max Verstappen in P2, and Charles Leclerc in pole in a reinvigorated Ferrari car.