16 Apr 2018

Ricciardo performs a 'shoey' - top 5 moments from the Chinese GP

Robin Classen

China - From Daniel Ricciardo performing his first 'shoey' of the season to Max Verstappen's disastrous race, here are top 5 moments of the 2018 Chinese GP.

Assured driving from Ricciardo lands the win

Sparks flew and there were crashes aplenty at the Chinese GP but that didn't stop Daniel Ricciardo from taking the chequered flag in China.

Purposeful and assured driving from Ricciardo saw him cut through the grid, strategically overtaking five cars on the way to finishing in pole position.

After a touch between Toro Rosso team mates Pierre Gasly and Brandon Hartley which left debris on the track, the safety car was introduced. Red Bull chose this moment to pit for fresh tyres.

The decision proved to be a masterstroke, with the Red Bull driver finishing ahead of Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas in second and Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen in third.

What's your favourite Chinese GP race moment? Share your thoughts with us and we'll add your top moment to our list.

Top 5 moments - Chinese GP:

5. Max Verstappen and Sebastian Vettel collision

Congrats to @danielricciardo for his great win. Unfortunately I made a mistake and hit Seb. That compromised both our races. There is nothing I can change now except analyse my performance and come back stronger. Apologies to @redbullracing who did an amazing job. #ChineseGP pic.twitter.com/DF8x2aIgjx
— Max Verstappen (@Max33Verstappen) April 15, 2018

4. Not Hamilton's best performance

Lots of learnings from this weekend. I am so grateful to the fans for their incredible support out here, #TeamLHChina, thank you so much ????. The full focus is now on Baku and to push for the top result there.
A post shared by Lewis Hamilton (@lewishamilton) on Apr 15, 2018 at 4:55am PDT

3. Toro Rosso collision

LAP 31/56: Debris from the Toro Rosso collision brings out the Safety Car and both Renault and Red Bull drivers pit for a fresh set of soft tyres #ChineseGP ???? #F1 pic.twitter.com/eTRszbuI5k
— Formula 1 (@F1) April 15, 2018

2. 100th GPs for Bottas

Wishing our friend @ValtteriBottas the very best on his 100th GP today. We hope you enjoyed your first 77 with us ?? #ChineseGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/pbgX2WTKUI
— WILLIAMS RACING (@WilliamsRacing) April 15, 2018

1. Daniel Ricciardo comes out tops in China

Never tasted so sweet!! ????
(*ed, sweat...) @danielricciardo #ChineseGP pic.twitter.com/TAmjsaLvUc
— Red Bull Racing (@redbullracing) April 15, 2018

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