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Chinese Grand Prix , 17 April
Hamilton starts at the back after a penalty for an engine change in practice and he finishes seventh despite a collision on the first lap with Felipe Nasr ’ s Sauber . Rosberg has an untroubled run at the front to take his third successive win . Rosberg 75 , Hamilton 39
Russian Grand Prix , 1 May
Rosberg becomes the first driver in 12 years to win the first four races in a season as he canters to another victory in Sochi . Hamilton had started 10th due to another grid penalty , but he recovers to finish second ahead of Raikkonen . Rosberg 100 , Hamilton 57
Spanish Grand Prix , 15 May
The two Mercedes drivers collide on the first lap when Rosberg looks to block Hamilton ’ s passing move , leading to the Briton spinning and hitting his teammate . The drama opens the door for Max Verstappen , in his first race for Red Bull Racing after replacing Daniil Kvyat , to become F1 ’ s youngest winner at 18 years and 228 days . Rosberg 100 , Hamilton 57