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:
Yep… it's definitely raining 🌧☔️#ChineseGP 🇨🇳 pic.twitter.com/O8YF22vkWs
— Toro Rosso (@ToroRosso) April 9, 2017
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Somebody was a little excited to get racing, that someone was Max Verstappen
This is it. Let's go! #UnleashtheLion #keeppushing #ChineseGP 🇨🇳 #F1 pic.twitter.com/dGC4VzSsPM
— Max Verstappen (@Max33Verstappen) April 9, 2017
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 pic.twitter.com/IcstVTNzyA
— McLaren (@McLarenF1) April 9, 2017
Many were excited to see the first wet race of the season
Rain ☔️ #ChineseGP pic.twitter.com/94bGVh478F
— WTF1 (@wtf1official) April 9, 2017
The stands were full to the brim as everyone waited for the five red lights
The main grandstand is PACKED! 👏🙌 #ChineseGP 🇨🇳 #F1 pic.twitter.com/wEHHfHoy34
— Formula 1 (@F1) April 9, 2017
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 https://t.co/CUWMvZXO8q pic.twitter.com/OID5pquTKV
— Motorsport Fans (@FansMotorsport) April 9, 2017
Verstappen stole the ‘animal’ tag from Alonso by rocketing up to P7
Verstappen is 7th already #ChineseGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/YCsTeKzTjM
— WTF1 (@wtf1official) April 9, 2017
Trying to workout how Verstappen has gone from 16th to challenging for the race win in 12 laps #F1 #ChineseGP pic.twitter.com/bdYvEXkiOb
— WTF1 (@wtf1official) April 9, 2017
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 pic.twitter.com/jGbenJtOIw
— Renault F1 Team (@RenaultF1Team) April 9, 2017
Mercedes and Force India engaged in friendly banter
Enjoying the team banter between @ForceIndiaF1 and @MercedesAMGF1!
Classy. #ChineseGP #BBCF1 pic.twitter.com/cz5BEm3oZL
— Fantasy GP (@Fantasy_GP) April 9, 2017
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
— RaceFans Live (@racefanslive) April 9, 2017
Raikkonen screaming into the radio and the radio silence from his team always reminds me of this #ChineseGP pic.twitter.com/sj9P3Gx8HM
— The Circus (@Circus_F1comic) April 9, 2017
Vettel was also not having much luck either
Vettel right now #F1 #ChineseGP pic.twitter.com/VcrCHrLjod
— Sam (@SamCarpenter_) April 9, 2017
Renault’s Nico Hulkenberg seemed to have angered somebody upstairs
Hulkenberg is being greedy.
Taking all the penalties. #ChineseGP— Fantasy GP (@Fantasy_GP) April 9, 2017
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
— Mercedes-AMG F1 (@MercedesAMGF1) April 9, 2017
Drivers discovered a new form of overtaking today
Lunges > DRS overtakes 👌🏻 #ChineseGP
— WTF1 (@wtf1official) April 9, 2017
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.https://t.co/c6N0iYndsq #F1 pic.twitter.com/17WJPAGQcT
— Motorsport.com (@Motorsport) April 9, 2017
Full results of the race
PROVISIONAL CLASSIFICATION (LAP 56/56): After a frantic start, @LewisHamilton produces a flawless drive #ChineseGP 🇨🇳 #F1 pic.twitter.com/Em2zz7huhB
— Formula 1 (@F1) April 9, 2017
And the Driver of the Day belongs to…
Started: P16
Finished: P3 👏
You voted @Max33Verstappen as your #F1DriverOfTheDay at the #ChineseGP 🇨🇳 pic.twitter.com/tmYhM2zlyP
— Formula 1 (@F1) April 9, 2017
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Despite a non finish, Alonso was a happy camper
Alonso says "incredible" China race even better than Australia: https://t.co/ByeUB9ZTA1 #F1 #ChineseGP pic.twitter.com/xFPdBKk6rC
— Motorsport.com (@Motorsport) April 9, 2017
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