Ferrari's Charles Leclerc 'so happy' after dramatic victory in Bahrain Grand Prix sees him top standings

Charles Leclerc led at the first lap in the Bahrain Grand Prix and finished well ahead of the chasing pack on the final lap, but that summary does not do justice to the late drama of the race or the quality of his driving. Speaking after the race he said he was 'so happy' to record his third Grand Prix win.

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Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc said he was ‘so happy’ with his win at the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday.

The Monegasque driver had two wins for Ferrari - both in 2019 - going into the race but ended with a third victory in dramatic circumstances.

While Leclerc had led for most of the race he lost position on occasion and appeared to be under threat from Max Verstappen before Red Bull’s remarkable collapse at the death.

Speaking to Sky Sports, Leclerc said: "I'm so happy.

"The last two years have been extremely difficult for the team.

"One-two today with Carlos [Sainz], we couldn’t hope for better.

"It’s incredible to be back at the top."

Leclerc is the first driver from Monaco to lead the F1 standings, albeit after just one race.