Redenzione for la Scuderia as Ferrari firmly announce their return to the top in a season opener in Bahrain that also saw an unexpected disaster for reigning champion Verstappen. Mercedes had a surprising weekend for a number of reasons, and the return of Haas had smiles on everyone's faces.

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