Sebastian Vettel wins Bahrain GP

Sebastian Vettel has claimed his second successive win after holding off Valtteri Bottas in a thrilling race at the Bahrain Grand Prix.

Fresh from victory at the Australian GP a fortnight ago, the Ferrari driver triumphed at Sakhir, while Mercedes duo Bottas and Lewis Hamilton claimed second and third respectively.

The race proved bittersweet for Ferrari, however, as Kimi Raikkonen retired from the race after a botched pit stop in which one of his team's mechanics was injured, requiring hospital treatment.

Meanwhile, Red Bull endured a disastrous evening as Daniel Ricciardo's car suffered a loss of power on the opening lap while Max Verstappen's RB14 was severely damaged after a collision with Hamilton's Mercedes.

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