Lewis Hamilton secured a stunning victory at the 2011 Chinese Grand Prix, delivering a tactical masterclass at the Shanghai International Circuit to outpace championship leader Sebastian Vettel.
Starting from third on the grid, the McLaren driver executed a brilliant three-stop strategy that culminated in a thrilling overtake on Vettel with just four laps remaining in the 56-lap encounter.
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SubscribeVettel had dominated much of the weekend and started from pole position, but ultimately had to settle for second place as Hamilton's relentless late-race charge proved unstoppable.
Red Bull teammate Mark Webber completed an incredible recovery drive, charging through the field from 18th on the starting grid to claim the final step of the podium in third place.
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Tactical errors in the pit lane added to the drama as McLaren's Jenson Button accidentally pulled into the Red Bull pit box during his stop, costing valuable seconds.
Button eventually crossed the finish line in fourth position, capping off a strong points-scoring finish for the Woking-based squad behind his triumphant teammate.
Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg drove a steady and clean race to secure fifth place, keeping the pressure on the front-runners throughout the afternoon.
The race proved exceptionally reliable with only a single retirement, setting a then-record for the most classified finishers in a single Formula One grand prix.