• MONTE-CARLO, MONACO - MAY 26: Nico Rosberg of Germany and Mercedes GP leads his team mate Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes GP and the rest of the field at the start of the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix at the Circuit de Monaco on May 26, 2013 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by Ker Robertson/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** 169507963.jpg
    MONTE-CARLO, MONACO - MAY 26: Nico Rosberg of Germany and Mercedes GP leads his team mate Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes GP and the rest of the field at the start of the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix at the Circuit de Monaco on May 26, 2013 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by Ker Robertson/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** 169507963.jpg
  • The Monaco Grand Prix is known for housing some of the richest people in the world. And with it being a street car race, people can watch from the comforts of their homes, such as this man did as Paul di Resta drove past in his Force India car. Mark Thomp???
    The Monaco Grand Prix is known for housing some of the richest people in the world. And with it being a street car race, people can watch from the comforts of their homes, such as this man did as Paul di Resta drove past in his Force India car. Mark Thomp???
  • Rosberg, who drives for Mercedes, was under pressure from before the race started with allegations being levelled against his team of illegally testing the Pirelli tyres. Clive Mason / Getty Images
    Rosberg, who drives for Mercedes, was under pressure from before the race started with allegations being levelled against his team of illegally testing the Pirelli tyres. Clive Mason / Getty Images
  • Being watched by people on boats, Rosberg kept his lead in the race. Jean-Christophe Magnenet / AFP
    Being watched by people on boats, Rosberg kept his lead in the race. Jean-Christophe Magnenet / AFP
  • It was a race to forget for Kimi Raikkonen, though, with the Lotus driver had to tussle with Sergio Perez, in his McLaren car. The Finn eventually finished 10th before blaming Perez for his poor outing. Alexander Klein / AFP
    It was a race to forget for Kimi Raikkonen, though, with the Lotus driver had to tussle with Sergio Perez, in his McLaren car. The Finn eventually finished 10th before blaming Perez for his poor outing. Alexander Klein / AFP
  • Rosberg, meanwhile, had no such problems as he maintained a safe distance from Vettel and Hamilton. Jean-Christophe Magnenet / AFP
    Rosberg, meanwhile, had no such problems as he maintained a safe distance from Vettel and Hamilton. Jean-Christophe Magnenet / AFP
  • Sebastian Vettel, fellow German of Rosberg, was right on his tail throughout the race in his Red Bull car. Luca Bruno / AP Photo
    Sebastian Vettel, fellow German of Rosberg, was right on his tail throughout the race in his Red Bull car. Luca Bruno / AP Photo
  • There was also disappointment for Charles Pic as his Caterham failed to finish the race. Luca Bruno / AP Photo
    There was also disappointment for Charles Pic as his Caterham failed to finish the race. Luca Bruno / AP Photo
  • Lewis Hamilton, Rosberg's teammate at Mercedes, was expected to be his team's No 1 driver. But with the German in the form that he is, Hamilton was driving within himself. Benoit Tessier / Reuters
    Lewis Hamilton, Rosberg's teammate at Mercedes, was expected to be his team's No 1 driver. But with the German in the form that he is, Hamilton was driving within himself. Benoit Tessier / Reuters
  • For all the off-track bickering between Red Bull and Mercedes, Vettel, left, was gracious in defeat as he congratulated Rosberg on the win. Vettel still leads in the drivers' championship race. Robert Pratta / Reuters
    For all the off-track bickering between Red Bull and Mercedes, Vettel, left, was gracious in defeat as he congratulated Rosberg on the win. Vettel still leads in the drivers' championship race. Robert Pratta / Reuters
  • The race, however, was not without its share of mishaps. Here, the safety staff members clear debris after the car of Williams' Pastor Maldonaldo crashed. The Venezuelan was forced to retire. Stefano Rellandini / Reuters
    The race, however, was not without its share of mishaps. Here, the safety staff members clear debris after the car of Williams' Pastor Maldonaldo crashed. The Venezuelan was forced to retire. Stefano Rellandini / Reuters
  • Another driver to crash out of the race was Felipe Massa, in his Ferrari. It was a forgettable visit to Monte Carlo for the Italian outfit with Massa's teammate, Fernando Alonso, finishing seventh. Bryn Lennon / Getty Images
    Another driver to crash out of the race was Felipe Massa, in his Ferrari. It was a forgettable visit to Monte Carlo for the Italian outfit with Massa's teammate, Fernando Alonso, finishing seventh. Bryn Lennon / Getty Images
  • Rosberg emulated his father, Keke, by winning the Monaco Grand Prix 30 years after his Rosberg Sr did. It certainly was a special performance and even more special win. Luca Bruno / AP Photo
    Rosberg emulated his father, Keke, by winning the Monaco Grand Prix 30 years after his Rosberg Sr did. It certainly was a special performance and even more special win. Luca Bruno / AP Photo
  • Rosberg eventually prevailed over his rivals to cross the finish line at the Circuit de Monaco, winning his first race in the city he grew up in. Jean-Christophe Magnenet / AFP
    Rosberg eventually prevailed over his rivals to cross the finish line at the Circuit de Monaco, winning his first race in the city he grew up in. Jean-Christophe Magnenet / AFP

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