Sebastian Vettel holds off Lewis Hamilton for victory in Bahrain F1 Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton's late charge was not enough to stop Sebastian Vettel from winning the Bahrain Grand Prix and taking overall lead of the championship.

Sebastian Vettel holds off Lewis Hamilton for victory in Bahrain F1 Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton's late charge was not enough to stop Sebastian Vettel from winning the Bahrain Grand Prix and taking overall lead of the championship.

A masterclass from Vettel on track, and the right strategy calls from his Ferrari team off it, enabled the four-time champion seal his second win of the campaign and take an early advantage over Hamilton in the title race.

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