Lewis Hamilton was handed a dramatic victory in Bahrain after a cruel engine problem denied Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc a maiden win. Leclerc, in just his second race for Ferrari, was on course to become the third-youngest winner in Formula One history following a commanding drive. Leclerc took the chequered flag in third as the race ended under a safety car after Daniel Ricciardo’s Renault engine failed. Sebastian Vettel finished only fifth after he dramatically spun while duelling for second with Hamilton. Ferrari’s Charles LeClerc looked set for his first F1 win (David Davies/PA)Leclerc took the took the decision out of his team’s hands before the late engine problem struck.

Source: Irish Examiner March 31, 2019 17:26 UTC