"Our race comes later," said his engineer 'Bono'.On a circuit with only two possible overtaking places - at Ste. Devote and at the chicane after the tunnel, both requiring co-operation - this was hardly welcome news for those hoping for something other than a processional contest decided by pit stops or reliability.Hamilton finally advanced one place after 16 laps when German Nico Hulkenberg retired, his Renault spewing oil at Portier. When Sergio Perez pitted, from seventh, for front wing repairs, he was 10th.By lap 27, Raikkonen was behind Button's McLaren, but without blue flags waved to tell the Englishman to move aside. "How close do I have to get?" said the Finn.This delay allowed the leaders to close up until, on lap 28, they surged past Button.Raikkonen then passed Wehrlein who, briefly, held up Vettel.

Source: Times of India May 28, 2017 14:06 UTC