Updated On: 21 March, 2022 08:02 AM IST | Sakhir | IANS
It was a dream day for Ferrari as they led every lap of a race for the first time since the Belgian Grand Prix in 2018. Not only that, but Carlos Sainz took advantage of Verstappen`s mechanical issues to move into second and secure a one-two for the Italian team to start the season

Charles Leclerc after winning the Bahrain GP. Picture/ AFP
Ferrari`s Charles Leclerc outpaced his nearest rival Red Bulls Max Verstappen to win the first Formula 1 race of the new season here on Sunday.
Verstappen suffered car problems at the end of the race, missing out on the points and podium at the Bahrain International Circuit while seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton made a late charge to the podium, finishing third.