Nico Erik Rosberg, a German racing driver, currently driving for the Mercedes Formula One team, has won the Monaco Grand Prix. He becomes the fourth driver in history to win three straight races at Monaco. Ferrari Driver Sebatian Vettel finished second and Lewis Hamilton finished third after a pitstop blunder from Mercedes.
This win is Nico Rosberg’s 10th career victory, his second victory in a row this season and his third victory in a row in Monaco.
The Top Ten of Manaco Grand Prix Championship
1. Germany Nico Rosberg – Mercedes
2. Germany Sebastian Vettel – Ferrari
3. United Kingdom Lewis Hamilton – Mercedes
4. Russia Daniil Kvyat – Red Bull
5. Australia Daniel Ricciardo – Red Bull
6. Finland Kimi Raikkonen – Ferrari
7. Mexico Sergio Perez – Force India
8. United Kingdom Jenson Button – McLaren
9. Felipe Nasr – Sauber
10. Carlos Sainz Jr. – Toro Rosso
Tidbits
- Grand Prix racing began in 1906 and became the most popular type internationally in the second half of the twentieth century
- An F1 car can accelerate from 0 to 160 kph and decelerate back to 0 in just four seconds.
- Pit stop crews take only 3 seconds to refuel and change tyres.
- The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile is the governing body for many auto racing events.
