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That'll be that for AUTOSPORT Live's Monaco Grand Prix coverage.
Still reeling over that shock error from Mercedes that cost Hamilton victory? IAN PARKES has recalled all the action from 78 laps on the streets of Monte Carlo in his race report.
We'll have all the reaction on autosport.com in the coming hours as our team of journalists scours the paddock, so stick with us.
As for AUTOSPORT Live, we will return for the Canadian Grand Prix in two weeks' time. See you then.
Mercedes error costs Lewis Hamilton race victory
Still reeling over that shock error from Mercedes that cost Hamilton victory? IAN PARKES has recalled all the action from 78 laps on the streets of Monte Carlo in his race report.
We'll have all the reaction on autosport.com in the coming hours as our team of journalists scours the paddock, so stick with us.
As for AUTOSPORT Live, we will return for the Canadian Grand Prix in two weeks' time. See you then.
Mercedes error costs Lewis Hamilton race victory
Nico Rosberg, Monaco GP 2015
That win elevates Rosberg to equal 30th in the all-time list.
He's level on 10 victories with Ronnie Peterson, Jody Scheckter and Gerhard Berger.
It lifts Mercedes to just one win behind Renault and Brabham (joint-sixth on 35) in the all-time wins for marques - and it is the 120th victory for a Mercedes-powered car.
He's level on 10 victories with Ronnie Peterson, Jody Scheckter and Gerhard Berger.
It lifts Mercedes to just one win behind Renault and Brabham (joint-sixth on 35) in the all-time wins for marques - and it is the 120th victory for a Mercedes-powered car.
Here's what that all means for the points: did somebody say game on?
Drivers' championship:
1 Hamilton 126
2 Rosberg 116
3 Vettel 98
4 Raikkonen 60
5 Bottas 42
6 Massa 39
7 Ricciardo 35
8 Kvyat 17
9 Nasr 16
10 Grosjean 16
11 Perez 11
12 Sainz 9
13 Hulkenberg 6
14 Verstappen 6
15 Ericsson 5
16 Button 4
Constructors' championship:
1 Mercedes 242
2 Ferrari 158
3 Williams 81
4 Red Bull 52
5 Sauber 21
6 Force India 17
7 Lotus 16
8 Toro Rosso 15
9 McLaren-Honda 4
Drivers' championship:
1 Hamilton 126
2 Rosberg 116
3 Vettel 98
4 Raikkonen 60
5 Bottas 42
6 Massa 39
7 Ricciardo 35
8 Kvyat 17
9 Nasr 16
10 Grosjean 16
11 Perez 11
12 Sainz 9
13 Hulkenberg 6
14 Verstappen 6
15 Ericsson 5
16 Button 4
Constructors' championship:
1 Mercedes 242
2 Ferrari 158
3 Williams 81
4 Red Bull 52
5 Sauber 21
6 Force India 17
7 Lotus 16
8 Toro Rosso 15
9 McLaren-Honda 4
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Applause for Hamilton. "It was not the easiest of races," he says.
"We win and lose together," he reflects. "I'm sure we'll sit down afterwards and try and think of ways to improve."
Brundle won't let up. He's pushing Hamilton to say how he feels. What's on his mind?
"To win the next one."
"We win and lose together," he reflects. "I'm sure we'll sit down afterwards and try and think of ways to improve."
Brundle won't let up. He's pushing Hamilton to say how he feels. What's on his mind?
"To win the next one."
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Vettel next. "It was a bit of a surprise," he admits.
On that side-by-side moment with Hamilton under the safety car: "I think it was very close but I was pretty confident I was ahead."
On that side-by-side moment with Hamilton under the safety car: "I think it was very close but I was pretty confident I was ahead."
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"Very very happy of course," says Rosberg.
"I know it was a lot of luck today. Lewis drove brilliantly, he would have deserved the win.
"I'm going to make the most of it."
"I know it was a lot of luck today. Lewis drove brilliantly, he would have deserved the win.
"I'm going to make the most of it."
Twitter
@MercedesAMGF1: "Great sporting gesture from @LewisHamilton as he shakes the hands of Nico and Seb. Sporting class after dominating and losing out."
The national anthems are done, the champagne is flowing - but there are only two smiles on the podium.
Hamilton's cutting a forlorn figure.
Hamilton's cutting a forlorn figure.
Twitter
@MercedesAMGF1: "To Lewis: 'It was all our mistake today Lewis, a split second decision and the timing didn't work'. We take this one on our shoulders."
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@MercedesAMGF1: Toto: "There is nothing else to do than apologise to Lewis, it was a misjudgement in the heat of the moment"
Disaster for Hamilton, who will be devastated to have lost a race that he had under control due to that pit strategy call from his team.
Checkered flag
Monaco GP result:
1 Rosberg
2 Vettel
3 Hamilton
4 Kvyat
5 Ricciardo
6 Raikkonen
7 Perez
8 Button
9 Nasr
10 Sainz
11 Hulkenberg
12 Grosjean
13 Ericsson
14 Bottas
15 Massa
16 Merhi
17 Stevens
DNF:
Verstappen - crash
Alonso - gearbox
Maldonado - brakes
1 Rosberg
2 Vettel
3 Hamilton
4 Kvyat
5 Ricciardo
6 Raikkonen
7 Perez
8 Button
9 Nasr
10 Sainz
11 Hulkenberg
12 Grosjean
13 Ericsson
14 Bottas
15 Massa
16 Merhi
17 Stevens
DNF:
Verstappen - crash
Alonso - gearbox
Maldonado - brakes
And now the world champion rejoins, while Rosberg celebrates further around the lap.
Raikkonen holds off Perez for sixth, while Jenson Button bags McLaren-Honda's first points of the year in eighth. Nasr and Sainz complete the top 10.
Hamilton has stopped at Portier.
"Sorry about that Lewis, I'm going to have to have a word with the pitwall," says Hamilton's engineer.
Vettel holds off Hamilton for second, while Ricciardo does as he was told and gives fourth back to Kvyat by slowing before the line.
Checkered flag
Nico Rosberg wins the Monaco Grand Prix for the third year in a row!
Ricciardo is told that if he doesn't make a pass, he'll have to give the place back to Kvyat.
EDD STRAW: "Perez is right behind Raikkonen and on faster rubber. He's got a chance of nicking sixth place. But remember, these two have history around the streets of Monaco..."
Final lap. Rosberg is 5s clear of Vettel, who leads Hamilton and Ricciardo. Right now it looks like Hamilton's race is in his mirrors rather than ahead.
No further action on the Ricciardo/Raikkonen incident - so the Aussie will keep fourth. Will it be more, though?
Hamilton slips to +0.9s behind Vettel, with only +0.4s on Ricciardo behind.
Perez is attacking Raikkonen for sixth now, while Button has seen off Nasr and is on course for four world championship points for McLaren-Honda.
"Get stuck into these guys early," Red Bull tells Ricciardo.
Rosberg is now 4.6s clear of Vettel. Three laps to go.
Ricciardo's under investigation for that Raikkonen contact.
EDD STRAW: "Interesting to see how Ricciardo gets involved with the fight for second and third. Vettel and Hamilton have championship points to think about, but it's fair to say that Ricciardo has less to lose."
Hamilton is going to have Ricciardo to deal with shortly. The Red Bull is on the march.
Vettel has been told of Hamilton's message.
"Impossible to pass," says Hamilton, who is 0.5s behind Vettel.
Kvyat has been ordered to let Ricciardo through for fourth. Can Ricciardo catch Vettel and Hamilton?
Replays show Ricciardo tagging the Ferrari at Mirabeau and slipping past. Similar to Alonso on Hulkenberg but not quite as malicious on first viewing.
Rosberg now 3s clear of the Vettel/Hamilton fight on lap 73/78.
Ricciardo passes Raikkonen for fifth - Raikkonen complains, saying "that's not very nice" and claiming the Aussie bumped him out of the way.
Hopefully Vettel has seen the 1992 Monaco GP - the Ayrton Senna masterclass in keeping a faster car at bay.
Button's just about holding off Nasr for eighth at the moment.
Rosberg is gone by 2 seconds, it's all about Vettel vs Hamilton for second, with Hamilton on fresher, softer tyres.
Rosberg is charging away as Vettel does all he can to fight off Hamilton.
Hamilton locks a wheel into Mirabeau, but he has Kvyat snapping at his heels.
By: Scott Mitchell, Edd Straw, AUTOSPORT staff, Glenn Freeman, Lawrence Barretto
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