RACE REPORT
As he circled to take that spot he reported that the car had lost power and then
stuck in sixth gear. It was recovered to the garage and his crew then began to work
frantically to get the car repaired so that he could start from the pit lane.
They were afforded a little more time when there appeared to be confusion
about grid slots following Ricciardo’s stoppage and the start had to be aborted.
After another formation lap the race finally got underway and Hamilton held his
advantage, taking P1 through Turn One. He was followed by Vettel, Bottas, Kimi
Raikkonen and Max Verstappen.
As the field flowed across the line at the end of the first lap, Ricciardo’s car