Mercedes Driver Lewis Hamilton Wins Chinese Grand Prix

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton has won his third consecutive Formula One race, taking the checkered flag at the Chinese Grand Prix. His team-mate, Nico Rosberg came in second.

The British former drivers' champion led the race at the Shanghai circuit from start to finish on Sunday, having secured the pole position and pulling away from the pack before the first curve.



Rosberg's second place finish allowed the German Mercedes driver to retain first place in the drivers' standings. Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso came in third.



Four-time defending divers' champion Sebastian Vettel was fifth.



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