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Ferrari 'properly back' at the top of F1 after Bahrain GP

Ferrari ended a 45-race winless streak on Sunday to start Formula One's new era with a flourish and a one-two finish in Bahrain that sent the sport's oldest and most glamorous team back to the top.

Charles Leclerc's pole to flag victory, with fastest lap, was a first for the Maranello team since Singapore 2019 when four times world champion Sebastian Vettel led Leclerc in a one-two.

"Mamma Mia!" exclaimed the Monaco driver after crossing the line to trigger wild celebrations and the sound of the Italian anthem.

While Leclerc became the first from the Mediterranean principality to lead the championship, Spanish team mate Carlos Sainz made sure the team secured maximum points from the evening.