[3] Black stripes were also incorporated into the cars of Ferrari as well as engine customer teams Haas and Sauber in tribute to Marchionne.

Vettel went for an overtake at turn 2 and moved into second place, Bottas made contact trying to defend, damaging his front wing and letting Räikkönen through.

Three laps later, Daniel Ricciardo attempted an overtake on Bottas, the two drivers also made contact and picked up damage.

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff praised Bottas for holding off the Ferraris that resulted in a large finishing gap to Hamilton, calling him a "sensational wingman".

[5] Bottas reacted by saying that being called a wingman "hurts", and that he could have finished better if not for his tyre wear, and that he would speak to team management to discuss the issue.