Fernando Alonso led Felipe Massa to a stunning Ferrari one-two after the Red Bull of Sebastian Vettel hit trouble at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.
Statement by Ferrari Chairman Luca di Montezemolo following the Bahrain Gran Prix
Maranello, 14 March – “I am happy but above all really proud of my men who have done an extraordinary job This victory has been pursued and wanted after months of hard work. I am extremely happy for them and for our fans.
Ferrari is always Ferrari
I am delighted for our drivers too. Alonso starts with a victory and Massa still so fast in a tough race after last year’s terrible accident.
A first and second place which encourage us to look forward and keep up the hard work.”
Splendid one-two win by the Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro at the 2010 season’s first race. This is the 80th double win in the history of Ferrari and the Scuderia’s third victory in Bahrain. The Sakhir circuit had been modified for the 2010 race with new sections, including eight new corners, while it is now 6,299 metres long. (source ferrari.com)
