Heavy overnight rain meant the Monte Carlo streets were wet when the race was due to start. Wet tyres were bolted to the cars and the Grand Prix began under the safety car, which stayed out for seven full laps. When the action got underway, polesitter Ricciardo made a good start, and had the advantage of good tyre strategy, but a miscommunication in the pits meant he was delayed waiting for fresh tyres which robbed him of a win.