Monaco Grand Prix 2014 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Nico Rosberg broke Lewis Hamilton's winning streak with a controversial victory at Monaco, leading home Hamilton and Daniel Ricciardo around the principality's tight streets. Rosberg had secured pole position in a qualifying session marred by controversy when he ran deep into the Mirabeau escape road during his final lap, bringing out yellow flags that prevented Hamilton from improving his time. Hamilton's suspicions about the incident created tension between the teammates that would linger throughout the season.

The race itself was relatively processional, with Rosberg controlling from pole and Hamilton unable to find a way past on Monaco's narrow streets where overtaking is nearly impossible. Ricciardo's podium for Red Bull continued his impressive start to life as Vettel's teammate, demonstrating adaptability that the four-time champion was struggling to match. The result trimmed Hamilton's championship lead but left lingering questions about the qualifying incident.

Rosberg's Monaco victory was significant for halting Hamilton's momentum and bringing him back into championship contention. However, the manner of his pole position - and Hamilton's public doubts about its legitimacy - poisoned their relationship and created an atmosphere of mistrust that would characterize their battle. The incident demonstrated how the intense pressure of fighting a teammate could lead to controversial moments and strained relationships.