Lakerk, 24, won the Bahrain International Circuit with a dominant drive from the pool

Laker said. "We knew it was going to be a great opportunity for the team

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Leclerc took the flag after a consummate display

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Verstappen looked to challenge Leclerc for the lead

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The two competed fiercely, changing the lead to 17-19.

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After a dramatic battle, Hamilton and George Russell finished third and fourth for Mercedes.

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George Russell crossed the line at number four due to engine failure

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Voltaire Bottas was sixth for Alfa Romeo, Esteban O'Connor and Fernando Alonso were seventh.

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