The 2016 Chinese Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race which was held on 17 April 2016 at the Shanghai International Circuit in Shanghai, China. The race was the third round of the 2016 FIA Formula One World Championship, and marked the thirteenth time that the Chinese Grand Prix has been run as a round of the Formula One World Championship. The race was convincingly won by Nico Rosberg, who finished over 30 seconds ahead of second-placed Sebastian Vettel. Defending world champion Lewis Hamilton suffered a number of setbacks both in qualifying and during the race itself, eventually finishing in 7th place. Round 3 of 21 · 2016 Formula One World Championship April 17, 2016 at 06:00 UTC Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai, China Podium: 1. Nico Rosberg · 2. Sebastian Vettel · 3. Daniil Kvyat Pole position: Nico Rosberg Wiki link