2015 Chinese Grand Prix
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The 2015 Chinese Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race that was held on 12 April 2015 at the Shanghai International Circuit in Shanghai, China. The race was the third round of the 2015 season, and marked the twelfth time that the Chinese Grand Prix has been run as a round of the Formula One World Championship.
Sparks caused by titanium plates underneath the cars returned to Formula One in the 2015 season.
Daniel Ricciardo out-qualified teammate Daniil Kvyat for the third successive race, and qualified seventh.
Daniil Kvyat retired from the race on lap 17.
Marcus Ericsson locks up under braking for turn 14.
2015 Formula One World Championship
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The 2015 FIA Formula One World Championship was a motor racing championship for Formula One cars. It was the 66th Formula One World Championship recognised by the sport's governing body, the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), as the highest class of competition for open-wheel racing cars. Twenty-two drivers representing 10 teams contested 19 Grands Prix, starting in Australia on 15 March and ending in Abu Dhabi on 29 November as they competed for the World Drivers' and World Constructors' championships.
Lewis Hamilton successfully defended his title after winning the United States Grand Prix
Hamilton's teammate Nico Rosberg (pictured in 2014) finished runner up for Mercedes, 59 points behind Hamilton.
Sebastian Vettel (pictured celebrating his victory in Malaysia) finished 3rd in his first year with Ferrari.
Mercedes won their second consecutive World Constructors' Championship at the Russian Grand Prix with the F1 W06 Hybrid