Hamilton wins Vettel 2nd - both tied on 43 points in title race
Verstappen up to 3rd from back, Ricciardo 4th
Bottas spins behind safety car
Alonso, Kvyat, Vandoorne, Giovinazzi, Stroll out
This is race is bringing out the best of Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen. Lewis Hamilton is also going to need to be at his best to hold off the charging pair, who are third and second respectively.
Image source, Getty ImagesSebastian Vettel is eyeing up a move on his former team-mate Daniel Ricciardo on the approach to Turn 6. The two go wheel-to-wheel, tyres touch, but Vettel gets through. Great racing!
Huge cheers in the Ferrari garage.
"I've got to go to the end of this race on this tyre, right?" quizzes Lewis Hamilton. He's told that's the plan.
"I think I can do it," he replies.
Daniil Kvyat has pulled up on the side of the track in the Toro Rosso. That looks like race over for the Russian.
Image source, Getty ImagesLewis Hamilton has built up a 3.5 second lead over Max Verstappen out in front.
Meanwhile, Sebastian Vettel has got clear of his team-mate Kimi Raikonnen, who left a gap down into Turn 6 and Vettel took full advantage.
Image source, ReutersValtteri Bottas uses the Mercedes power to sweep past Kevin Magnussen at Turn 14.
Stoffel Vandoorne has indeed retired with a fuel issue. Big shame for the McLaren driver.
Stoffel Vandoorne retiring? The McLaren has dropped right to the back of the field and is told to box.
Image source, F1.comJust the 14 places gained by Max Verstappen...
A pure racer.
Antonio Giovinazzi destroys the front of his car after crashing into the pit wall.
Tom Clarkson
BBC Radio 5 live commentator
I am getting a little frustrated for Sebastian Vettel here because he is stuck behind Kimi Raikkonen.
Ferrari keep saying that Kimi hasn't lost any of his speed but I would say he has lost his aggression in traffic.
I think they need to switch their order as soon as possible.
Kimi Raikkonen is clearly not comfortable with his Ferrari. "What the hell is happening on the exit of Turn 12!? I have no power."
Raikkonen has Sebastian Vettel right behind him. Will he let the faster Ferrari through to attack the leaders?
Nico Hulkenberg has been hit with a five second time penalty for overtaking under the virtual safety car.
Image source, Getty ImagesValtteri Bottas is back into the top 10. He's just completed a move on Daniil Kvyat but a long way to go yet. This will be a real chance for him to show his ability in the Mercedes.
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Jeremiah Kariuki: Max Vertsappen! Starting from 17th and now running on a podium position! The new master of the wet conditions!
CörnishDarrenFewins: What a genius Max is.
James Langley: Flipping heck! Verstappen up to 2nd! He's faster than boy racers in Bradford!
A moment of confusion for Lewis Hamilton as he is transported back to 2014 as his race engineer tells him "Vergne behind, Vergne behind" before adding while laughing "sorry Verstappen".
Image source, Getty ImagesJean-Eric Vergne. Not behind Lewis Hamilton.
Mark Gallagher
BBC Radio 5 live Formula 1 analyst
You only have to leave the door open a tiny bit for Max Verstappen - he will always go for it and that is why we love him.
I have to say, he caught Daniel Ricciardo napping there.
Max Verstappen now has Lewis Hamilton in his sights. There's 1.5 seconds between them but Verstappen is currently the fastest man on the track.
What a battle this is shaping up to be.
Image source, ReutersJolyon Palmer's flatspot from earlier. Whopper.
Lewis Hamilton leads into the first corner at the Chinese Grand Prix
Mark Gallagher
BBC Radio 5 live Formula 1 analyst
Lewis Hamilton has done brilliantly to keep his position and maintain tyre temperature but he now has no fewer than four cars breathing down his neck. He is trying to take a commanding control in this race.
Image source, Getty ImagesMax Verstappen! Wow. Another overtake, this time on his Red Bull team-mate Daniel Riccardo to breeze into second.
Can we have Max starting from the back of the grid every race?