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Ferrari replaces Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes as Verstappen's main F1 rival

SAKHIR, Bahrain -- It's official. Ferrari is back at the front of the Formula One grid.

The qualifying result confirmed the feeling which developed over preseason that the Italian team has moved back to the front of F1. it also seemed to prove that Lewis Hamilton was not bluffing when he said Mercedes, winners of the last eight F1 constructors' titles, will not be competing for wins early in the season.

Here's a look at the big talking points to come out of qualifying.

Verstappen v Leclerc promises to be thrilling

Charles Leclerc's pole position in Bahrain was Ferrari's first at the opening race of a year since 2007.