Hamilton clinches Bahrain F1 title
MANAMA, March 31, 2019
Five times world champion Lewis Hamilton celebrating after winning the F1 thriller on March 31 at Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain. Joining him in the celebration is Monaco's Charles Leclerc, who lost the race to Hamilton but won all the hearts in Bahrain for his spirited fight till the end.
Leclerc, who had started on pole position for the first time, lost power with 10 laps to go while leading and finished third with an extra point for the fastest lap.
Valtteri Bottas, winner of the opener in Australia, took second place to stay top of the championship standings by a point from team mate Hamilton, it added.