Μάλλον ο πιο βαρετός αγώνας της χρονιάς, μέχρι τώρα τουλάχιστον. Οι 5 πρώτοι οδηγοί τερμάτισαν ακριβώς με τη σειρά που ξεκίνησαν, με τον Ricciardo να παίρνει την καρό σημαία, χάρη στην εκπληκτική επίδοση που είχε στις κατατακτήριες δοκιμές. Ο Αυστραλός βέβαια, έπρεπε να υπερκεράσει τα μηχανικά προβλήματα και να αντέξει την πίεση του 2ου Vettel, που δεν ήταν και τόσο ασφυκτική. Το πιο ενδιαφέρον στον αγώνα ήταν η προσπάθεια του Verstappen, που ξεκίνησε από την τελευταία θέση επειδή διέλυσε το μονοθέσιό του στις δοκιμές του Σαββάτου. Ο οδηγός της Red Bull κατάφερε να αναρριχηθεί μέχρι τη 10η θέση σχετικά γρήγορα, όμως το Monaco δεν προσφέρει και πολλές ευκαιρίες για προσπεράσεις, οπότε συμβιβάστηκε με την 9η θέση τελικά. Η κατάταξη του αγώνα: Driver Team 1 Ricciardo Red Bull 2 Vettel Ferrari 3 Hamilton Mercedes 4 Raikkonen Ferrari 5 Bottas Mercedes 6 Ocon Force India ...

Το γελαστό παιδί από την Αυστραλία, ο Ricciardo, πήρε τη νίκη στο GP της Κίνας, επωφελούμενος από το safety car που βγήκε στην πίστα μετά τη σύγκρουση των δύο Toro Rosso (τη θυγατρική ομάδα της Red Bull, για την οποία νίκησε ο Ricciardo). Η φάση του αγώνα ανήκει στον Verstappen, τον άλλο οδηγό της Red Bull, ο οποίος στην προσπάθειά του να προσπεράσει, εμβόλισε τον Vettel. Το αποτέλεσμα ήταν να κάνουν και οι δύο τετακέ και να χάσουν κάποιες θέσεις. Όμως ο Verstappen επανέκαμψε, τερματίζοντας στην 4η θέση, την οποία τελικά έχασε χάρη στην ποινή-χάδι των 10 δευτερολέπτων που του επιβλήθηκε. Ο μεγάλος χαμένος ήταν ο Vettel, που τελικά τερμάτισε στην 8η θέση, μη μπορώντας να κρατήσει έναν καλό ρυθμό μετά το συμβάν και δεχόμενος πολλές προσπεράσεις. Μετά το τέλος και αυτού του αγώνα, το παράδοξο είναι ότι στην πρώτη θέση των κατασκευαστών είναι η Mercedes, χωρίς να έχει πάρει ούτε μία νίκη και μόλις ένα βαθμό πιο πίσω είναι η Ferrari με δύο νίκες. Από την άλλη, η Williams, μία ιστορική ομ...

Apart from Mercedes, only Ricciardo Ricciardo won the 2nd race in a row. That was the Australian's third victory this year, while Vettel is struggling just to get on the podium. Rosberg hit Hamilton on the first lap, while trying to gain the first place he lost to his team mate. That resulted a damaged front wing for the German and a flat tyre for the Briton. Hamilton was forced to drive several kilometers with that puncture, until he reached the pits. After that, he was outpaced and finally retired a few laps before the end. That was not the only problem of Rosberg. At some point, a strange ribbon got stuck on his car, right in front of his face. But despite that, he managed to claim 2nd place. PS: Magnussen was given a 20 second penalty because of unfair driving. At the last stage of the race, the Danish was 5th and he was holding back 3 champions: Alonso, Button and Vettel. The Spaniard tried to pass him several times without success. But in one attempt, he w...

He who smiles last, smiles best! Daniel Ricciardo won the second GP of his career in front of Alonso and Hamilton. That was an eventful race. Hamilton despite having started from the pit lane, took advantage of the safety car and finished third. On the contrary, Rosberg started from pole and lost time at the first period of the safety car. After that and because of the pit stops, the German fell behind Hamilton but was faster than the Briton, who was ordered to let the championship leader to pass. The former champion didn't obey, which ruined Rosberg's race. The award of the best choreography goes to Vettel, who had a 360 degree spin at the long straight, touched the pit wall, but was able to carry on, of course a few places down. The surprise of the race was Raikkonen. The Finn started from far behind and finished sixth, which is his best result this year. Race Results 1 Ricciardo Red Bull 2 Alonso Ferrari 3 Hamilton Mercedes 4 Rosberg ...

Finally some change Due to mechanical problems, Hamilton was forced to retire, Rosberg was out of pace and Ricciardo took advantage of that, winning his first ever grand prix in Formula 1! Hamilton started better than Rosberg, but the German managed to stay first. The two drivers were fighting on the limit when a mechanical problem occurred on both Mercedes. Hamilton eventually retired and Rosberg kept going, but was a bit slower. That's why Perez, Ricciardo, Vettel and storming Massa (who set the fastest lap of the race) caught up with him. Perez also had a problem (with brakes) and Ricciardo got past him. The Mexican lost another place to Vettel, while the Australian was already leading the race over Rosberg. And then some drama took place. At the first corner of the last lap, Massa didn't estimate correctly that Perez was braking earlier and hit him at full speed. Both cars end up on the wall, but fortunately no one was hurt. Close call for Vettel, who was lucky ...

Strong Mercedes Due to a fuel regulation breach, Daniel Ricciardo was disqualified. Race Results Pos Driver Team 1 Rosberg Mercedes 2 Magnussen McLaren 3 Button McLaren 4 Alonso Ferrari 5 Bottas Williams 6 Hulkenberg Force India 7 Raikkonen Ferrari 8 Vergne Toro Rosso 9 Kvyat Toro Rosso 10 Perez Force India Fastest men FP1 Alonso FP2 Hamilton FP3 Rosberg QP Hamilton Race Rosberg Standings after the race Drivers' Championship Pos Driver Points 1 Rosberg 25 2 Magnussen 18 3 Button 15 4 Alonso 12 5 Bottas 10 6 Hulkenberg 8 7 Raikkonen 6 8 Vergne 4 9 Kvyat 2 10 Perez 1 Constructors' Championship Pos Team Points 1 McLaren 33 2 Mercedes 25 3 Ferrari 18 4 Williams 10 5 Force India 9 6 Toro Rosso 6 Engines' Table Pos Make Points 1 Mercedes 77 2 Ferr...