Monaco: Nico Rosberg took full advantage of one of Formula One's greatest tactical errors yesterday to land an unexpected victory and become only the fourth man to claim a hat-trick of consecutive wins in the Monaco Grand Prix.


Mercedes' Nico Rosberg celebrates after winning the Monaco GP in Monte Carlo. Pics/AFP 

The 29-year-old German — who was winning his second successive race this season — came home in his Mercedes ahead of compatriot Sebastian Vettel in a Ferrari with long-time leader and Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton third.