Chinese Grand Prix 2014 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Lewis Hamilton secured his third victory from four races at Shanghai, defeating Nico Rosberg and Fernando Alonso in another display of Mercedes dominance. Starting from pole, Hamilton controlled the race from the front, though a brief safety car period bunched the field and required careful management. Alonso's third place for Ferrari provided a welcome boost for the Scuderia, showing they were best of the rest behind the untouchable Mercedes.

The race featured Hamilton at his imperious best, managing the complex hybrid systems while maintaining pace to keep Rosberg at bay. The Mercedes one-two demonstrated their technical advantage was consistent across all circuit types, from Melbourne's street-circuit characteristics to Shanghai's long straights and technical corners. Rosberg's fastest lap showed he had speed but couldn't find a way past his teammate's defensive excellence.

Hamilton's Chinese victory extended his championship lead and established him as the man to beat in 2014. The win showcased his complete mastery of Mercedes' hybrid technology and his ability to deliver under pressure. For rivals like Ferrari and Red Bull, the result was deflating - they were competing for podium positions while Mercedes battled for victories, a situation that would persist throughout the season.