Charles Leclerc wins dramatic Bahrain GP opener in Ferrari 1-2

Charles Leclerc won Formula One's season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix in a Ferrari 1-2 finish with teammate Carlos Sainz on Sunday. 

Mercedes's seven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton took a surprise third place after a nightmare for Red Bull and reigning champion Max Verstappen who failed to score.

Ferrari's last win before Sunday was with Sebastian Vettel in Singapore in September 2019.This is a developing story and will be updated...

CHARLES: “I’m so happy. We could not have hoped for better. The past two years have not been easy. It’s great to be back on top”#BahrainGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/ck5cnbynFA

What an incredible start to the season that was! ??#BahrainGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/5psskLx9cY