---
title: "Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix: Drivers’ Post-Race Reactions on Social Media"
description: "The Chinese Formula 1 Grand Prix didn't disappoint with Ricciardo, Bottas and Raikkonen climbing to the podium, and Hamilton and Verstappen following closely."
date: "2018-04-17"
modified: "2018-04-17"
authors:
  - name: "Jerry Perez"
    job_title: "Deputy Editor"
    link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/jerry-perez"
url: "https://www.thedrive.com/accelerator/20163/formula-1-chinese-grand-prix-drivers-post-race-reactions-on-social-media"
categories:
  - "F1"
  - "News"
  - "Racing"
tags:
  - "Daniel Ricciardo"
  - "FIA"
  - "Formula 1"
  - "Kimi Räikkönen"
  - "Lewis Hamilton"
  - "max verstappen"
  - "racing"
  - "Valtteri Bottas"
---

# Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix: Drivers’ Post-Race Reactions on Social Media

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It's safe to say that no one could've predicted the outcome of this weekend's Formula 1 Grand Prix of China. Heck, not even the man who ended up winning the race, Red Bull Racing's Daniel Ricciardo. As a result, fans and drivers alike have taken to [social media to share their happiness or displeasure](<https://www.thedrive.com/accelerator/20159/indycar-grand-prix-of-long-beach-post-race-reactions-on-social-media>) with how things unfolded in China.

The nail-biting and somewhat tumultuous race delivered more action in two hours than the entire 2016 racing season did, and that's a very, very good thing. Much like in Australia, the race was somewhat [decided by the timing of the safety car](<https://www.thedrive.com/accelerator/19611/sebastian-vettel-enjoys-entropic-australian-grand-prix-win>) deployment following the crash of the Toro Rosso teammates on Turn 14. But to say that the safety car was the only factor in Ricciardo's victory would be a huge mistake, as Vettel's collision, Hamilton's bad luck, and other important factors all added the Australian's good fortunes.

## Daniel Ricciardo: First Place

https://twitter.com/_/status/985536150520717312

The most charismatic driver on the Formula 1 grid showed his excitement and outright shock as he climbed out of his race car on parc ferme. The last-minute decision to pit for fresh tires [gave Ricciardo the tools he needed](<https://www.thedrive.com/accelerator/20130/daniel-ricciardo-rampages-to-chinese-grand-prix-victory>) to own the Shanghai International Circuit in commanding fashion.

## Valtteri Bottas: Second Place

https://twitter.com/_/status/985532684213587969

The second spot of the podium would be good enough for most Formula 1 drivers, but not for Valtteri Bottas, who often has to take the backseat due to his teammate Hamilton's winning ways.

## Kimi Raikkonen: Third Place

https://www.instagram.com/p/BhlsjGqBKAJ

The world's least outspoken man took to his only social media to sum up his feelings in just one word. Never change [Kimi Raikkonen](<https://www.thedrive.com/accelerator/19952/kimi-rikknen-fastest-on-day-one-of-2018-bahrain-grand-prix-weekend>), never change.

## Lewis Hamilton: Fourth Place

https://twitter.com/_/status/985487921254948864

For the second weekend in a row, Lewis Hamilton has failed to perform for one reason or another. As usual, his post-race message to his fans was that of a cheerful and grateful champion.

## Max Verstappen: Fifth Place

https://twitter.com/_/status/985453661777211392

It's safe to say that Verstappen should avoid visiting Italy for at least a few weeks following his ramming of Vettel on the infamous Turn 14. [The collision ruined Vettel's chances](<https://www.thedrive.com/accelerator/19670/did-max-verstappen-show-his-true-colors-at-the-australian-grand-prix>) of winning the race or at least finishing on the podium.

## Author
Jerry is responsible for upholding The Drive's ethos as an audience-first, enthusiast-driven car blog that serves up industry-leading news, reviews, culture, and motorsport coverage. Overseeing a staff of writers and editors from his home base in Indianapolis, he helps curate the site's daily rundown, as well as its medium- and long-term content strategies. Jerry joined The Drive in 2018 as a writer and worked as news editor and managing editor before becoming the deputy in 2023. As a lifelong car enthusiast and racing fan, Jerry believes that all cars are cool, but the people behind the machines are even cooler. This belief often gives The Drive a slightly different focus from most other car sites, where we explore the humanity behind the machines. When he's not obsessing over the day's biggest stories or hanging out at a race track, Jerry can be found behind the wheel of a car, most likely sharing a laugh with his teenage son or daughter.

### Author social links  
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