Formula One finally delivered on its promise of a three-team battle for victory at the Chinese Grand Prix with six of the sport's best drivers in with a realistic chance of winning the race. If things had gone differently any one of the losing five could have beaten Daniel Ricciardo to the win, but ultimately the Australian took a deserved victory.
The fortunes of each of the six contenders are charted below in an explanation of how the Chinese Grand Prix was won and lost.
Sebastian Vettel
Grid: Pole position He had the fastest car around the Shanghai International Circuit, he started from pole position and he barely put a wheel off line, yet Vettel crossed the line as the Chinese Grand Prix's biggest loser.
Finished: Eighth