The press reviews: “Vettel is sinking”

ITALIAN Corriere dello Sport: “Leclerc brilliantly saves third place while Vettel gradually sinks. Ferrari is looking to the future, a future in which there will no longer be room for Vettel. Mick Schumacher could soon be sitting alongside the talented Charles Leclerc.”

The Republic: “The truth of the desert: Leclerc is Hamilton’s true rival. Ferrari has found its golden boy in Bahrain. Sergio Marchionne already knew that Leclerc would be Ferrari's future. His opponents also know that he is the pilot of the present and the future. Captain Sebastian Vettel also knows this, and he can expect difficulties. Because his young teammate offers something more.”

The print: “The big disappointment: Just one step away from triumph, Leclerc was let down by Ferrari's engine. Even if the situation is hopeless, the young Monegasque still has the coolness to drive the car to the finish line. Leclerc's pressure takes away Vettel's calm. A piece of advice: The German should hire a mental coach. And shave your mustache.”

Greenhouse Courier: “Red Nightmare: Ferrari's balance sheet is disappointing, but not everything is as black as it seems. Leclerc meets expectations, he moves quickly. Vettel comes out of the desert humiliated. He is lackluster on the day Leclerc lights up the desert.”

Sports Gazette: “Leclerc is let down by his car. Ferrari destroys his dream, Leclerc deserved the triumph. In the competition with Hamilton, Vettel has to relive all the psychodramas of the past two years. And now Leclerc is added as a competitor.”

Tuttosport: “Fantastic Leclerc. Ferrari's future is in his hands, but the car is letting him down. Leclerc's achievements could soon eclipse the myth of Verstappen, whose aggressive spontaneity is often his downfall. ENGLAND The Telegraph: “Vettel's status as number one has not been questioned so far, but this weekend felt like a changing of the guard. The German was beaten in qualifying and the race and then made a catastrophic spin. Leclerc was robbed of victory. But with the best performance of his young career, he made it clear that he won’t have to wait long for his first win.”

Daily Mail: “Vettel tried to defend himself against Leclerc, but he had no chance. A symbolic moment in the dynamic at Ferrari between the old leader and the newcomer?”

The Sun: “Hamilton lucky through Leclerc's heartbreaking finale. Hamilton also benefited from a terrible mistake by Vettel, who spun and collapsed under the Englishman’s pressure.”

The Guardian: “Often harsh, often unforgiving: Charles Leclerc was beaten into how cruel racing can be in Bahrain. Hamilton may have won that race, but it was Leclerc who fascinated. This man is a world champion of the future. Hamilton once again formed a clear contrast to Vettel with his control of his car.” SPAIN Brand: “Hamilton wins the Ferrari debacle. The race became a crossroads for Sebastian Vettel; he had victory in his hands, but it wasn't to be. It could be another long season for the German.”

Sports: “Hamilton wins a race that was actually intended for Leclerc. It was a demonstration of the Monegasque until the hybrid engine let it down. Vettel was disappointing across the board, he showed nerves again in the duel with Hamilton.”

Ace: “A tragedy for Ferrari, against all odds Hamilton takes victory in Bahrain.”

El Mundo Sports: “Dramatic ending, cruel finale. Charles Leclerc was the best on Sunday, but fate would overtake him. Vettel made his first big mistake of the season.” FRANCE The team: “It's only the second Grand Prix of the year and Vettel has already made his first big mistake. Ferrari was the superior team, but once again the lack of reliability decided the race against the Scuderia.” SWITZERLAND The New Zurich Times: “Ferrari’s nightmare continued in Bahrain, and in comparison to Australia it became even more powerful.” AUSTRIA Crown newspaper: “Mega drama about Ferrari, Hamilton with a lucky win.”

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The press reviews: “Vettel is sinking”

Lewis Hamilton won the Bahrain Grand Prix. Here we provide the international press reviews of the race on Sunday.

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