Hamilton wins Bahrain Grand Prix

Engine trouble dashed Charles Leclerc's hopes of a first Formula One victory in only his second race.

March 31, 2019 10:38 pm | Updated 10:38 pm IST - Bahrain

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton during the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix in Bahrain on March 31, 2019.

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton during the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix in Bahrain on March 31, 2019.

Five times world champion Lewis Hamilton won the Bahrain Grand Prix for Mercedes on Sunday after engine trouble dashed Charles Leclerc's hopes of a first Formula One victory in only his second race for Ferrari.

Monaco's Leclerc, who had started on pole position for the first time, lost power with 10 laps to go while leading and finished third with an extra point for the fastest lap.

Valtteri Bottas, winner of the opener in Australia, took second place to stay top of the championship standings by a point from team mate Hamilton.

The race finished behind the safety car after both Renaults stopped on track.

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