2008 Chinese Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton won ahead of Felipe Massa and Kimi Räikkönen.
Shanghai International Circuit, China · 19 Oct 2008 · Round 17 of 18
Full classification
| Pos | Driver | Team | Grid | Laps | Time / Gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P1 | Lewis Hamilton | McLaren | P1 | 56 | 1:31:57.403 | 10 |
| P2 | Felipe Massa | Ferrari | P3 | 56 | +14.925 | 8 |
| P3 | Kimi Räikkönen | Ferrari | P2 | 56 | +16.445 | 6 |
| P4 | Fernando Alonso | Renault | P4 | 56 | +18.370 | 5 |
| P5 | Nick Heidfeld | BMW Sauber | P9 | 56 | +28.923 | 4 |
| P6 | Robert Kubica | BMW Sauber | P11 | 56 | +33.219 | 3 |
| P7 | Timo Glock | Toyota | P12 | 56 | +41.722 | 2 |
| P8 | Nelson Piquet Jr. | Renault | P10 | 56 | +56.645 | 1 |
| P9 | Sebastian Vettel | Toro Rosso | P6 | 56 | +1:04.339 | — |
| P10 | David Coulthard | Red Bull | P15 | 56 | +1:14.842 | — |
| P11 | Rubens Barrichello | Honda | P13 | 56 | +1:25.061 | — |
| P12 | Kazuki Nakajima | Williams | P17 | 56 | +1:30.847 | — |
| P13 | Sébastien Bourdais | Toro Rosso | P8 | 56 | +1:31.457 | — |
| P14 | Mark Webber | Red Bull | P16 | 56 | +1:32.422 | — |
| P15 | Nico Rosberg | Williams | P14 | 55 | +1 lap | — |
| P16 | Jenson Button | Honda | P18 | 55 | +1 lap | — |
| P17 | Giancarlo Fisichella | Force India | P20 | 55 | +1 lap | — |
| DNF | Heikki Kovalainen | McLaren | P5 | 49 | Pneumatics | — |
| DNF | Adrian Sutil | Force India | P19 | 13 | Gearbox | — |
| DNF | Jarno Trulli | Toyota | P7 | 2 | Collision damage | — |
Previous winners here
| Year | Winner | Team | Pole |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Kimi Räikkönen | Ferrari | Lewis Hamilton |
| 2006 | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari | Fernando Alonso |
| 2005 | Fernando Alonso | Renault | Fernando Alonso |
The circuit
5.451kmLap
16Corners
56Laps
305.1kmRace
23%Retirements
6.6sAvg win margin
ClockwiseDirection
Tyres and pit stops
26.9sPit lane loss
Frequently asked
Who won the 2008 Chinese Grand Prix?
Lewis Hamilton won the 2008 Chinese Grand Prix driving for McLaren, starting from 1st on the grid.
Where was the 2008 Chinese Grand Prix held?
The 2008 Chinese Grand Prix was held at Shanghai International Circuit, China on 19 Oct 2008.
Who finished on the podium at the 2008 Chinese Grand Prix?
The podium was Lewis Hamilton (1st), Felipe Massa (2nd) and Kimi Räikkönen (3rd).
Who set the fastest lap at the 2008 Chinese Grand Prix?
Lewis Hamilton set the fastest lap of the 2008 Chinese Grand Prix.
Winner: Lewis Hamilton. Started first: Lewis Hamilton.