Pole man Lewis Hamilton finally registered his first victory of the season by taking the Chinese Grand Prix by a comfortable margin for Mercedes. Before the race there was a threat of rain and the track was damp for the race start. Fortunately, there was no need for a start behind the Safety Car. Here are the top tweets about the race:
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Yep... it's definitely raining 🌧☔️ #ChineseGP 🇨🇳
Somebody was a little excited to get racing, that someone was Max Verstappen
This is it. Let's go! #UnleashtheLion #keeppushing #ChineseGP 🇨🇳 #F1
The McLaren Honda drivers may not be getting much action on track but they are definitely getting some action off it
Our Spanish-Belgian table tennis teammates go head-to-head against @Max33Verstappen and Olympic champion Wang Liqin. #ChineseGP
Many were excited to see the first wet race of the season
The stands were full to the brim as everyone waited for the five red lights
The main grandstand is PACKED! 👏🙌 #ChineseGP 🇨🇳 #F1
Carlos Sainz Jr opted for an unusual strategy
Carlos Sainz Jr. says STR initially thought he was "crazy" to start the #ChineseGP on slick tyres #F1 gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/351…
Verstappen stole the ‘animal’ tag from Alonso by rocketing up to P7
Lance Stroll got tagged by the Force India of Sergio Perez and brought out the Virtual Safety Car. Antonio Giovinazzi went one better and brought out the actual Safety Car
It's nice to know we're all on the same page... #ChineseGP
Mercedes and Force India engaged in friendly banter
Enjoying the team banter between @ForceIndiaF1 and @MercedesAMGF1! Classy. #ChineseGP #BBCF1
Raikkonen was having issues with the car and was understandably displeased
Raikkonen: "What the hell is happening on exit of 12? I have no power if I don't push the K1." #F1 #ChineseGP
Raikkonen screaming into the radio and the radio silence from his team always reminds me of this #ChineseGP
Vettel was also not having much luck either
Vettel right now #F1 #ChineseGP
Renault’s Nico Hulkenberg seemed to have angered somebody upstairs
Hulkenberg is being greedy. Taking all the penalties. #ChineseGP
A lot of former F1 drivers were being missed by the F1 fraternity, some could have even sworn that they heard the name Rosberg being mentioned.
That awkward moment when... 📻 "Okay @LewisHamilton, Vergne now the car behind..." Good to see you back @JeanEricVergne 😂 #F1 #ChineseGP
Drivers discovered a new form of overtaking today
Hamilton crossed the chequered flag with Vettel in 2nd and Verstappen 3rd
REPORT: @LewisHamilton wins #ChineseGP, but all the action was all behind him as Vettel & Verstappen star. bit.ly/2nXos5X #F1
Full results of the race
PROVISIONAL CLASSIFICATION (LAP 56/56): After a frantic start, @LewisHamilton produces a flawless drive #ChineseGP 🇨🇳 #F1
And the Driver of the Day belongs to…
Started: P16 Finished: P3 👏 You voted @Max33Verstappen as your #F1DriverOfTheDay at the #ChineseGP 🇨🇳
Despite a non finish, Alonso was a happy camper
Alonso says "incredible" China race even better than Australia: motorsport.com/all/article/?i… #F1 #ChineseGP
