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Devastated Norris will bounce back a stronger driver, says McLaren
Lando Norris will bounce back from his Russian Grand Prix heartbreak a 'stronger' Formula 1 driver, says his McLaren boss.
Ten things we learned from F1's 2021 Russian Grand Prix
Formula 1’s non-stop action and drama in 2021 didn’t miss a beat in Sochi, as the title battle took another twist and the next generation continued to shine through the rain. We pick out the key talking points at the Russian Grand Prix, covering centurion Lewis Hamilton, a painful maiden victory miss for Lando Norris and why Max Verstappen and Red Bull left the Russian costal venue feeling like the ultimate winners
Sainz: Russian GP my best weekend so far with Ferrari
Carlos Sainz felt “proud” of his performance across the Russian Grand Prix weekend, calling it his best Formula 1 race weekend since joining Ferrari for 2021.
Giovinazzi's Sochi F1 race “a mess” after radio failure
Alfa Romeo Formula 1 driver Antonio Giovinazzi says his Russian GP was “a mess” after he lost radio communications with the pit wall soon after the start of the race.
Red Bull says Verstappen's Sochi F1 podium "like a victory"
Red Bull says Max Verstappen's runner-up position in Formula 1's Russian Grand Prix felt like a victory, after he came from the back of the grid.
Russian Grand Prix driver ratings
The 2021 Russian GP was decided by late-arriving rain that allowed some to climb and caused others to plummet. But the events which played out beforehand are equally significant when considering the all-important driver ratings
The "blind faith" Mercedes call that won Hamilton his 100th F1 race
Until rain turned the Russian Grand Prix on its head in the closing stages, Lando Norris was set to convert his first Formula 1 pole position into a maiden win. But having recovered well from being shuffled back at the start, Hamilton and his Mercedes team called the changing conditions spot-on for a landmark 100th F1 victory
McLaren's mistake in Sochi F1 race not only its weather forecast
When McLaren returns to its Formula 1 factory this week, it will begin a deep investigation in to the chain of events that derailed its Russian Grand Prix victory hopes.
Mercedes vows to be "really aggressive" in fight against Red Bull
Mercedes Formula 1 chief Toto Wolff says his team will continue to be "really aggressive" in its title fight against Red Bull, acknowledging neither side is currently maximising its points.
Stroll penalised for Gasly clash in Russian GP
Lance Stroll has been handed a 10-second penalty following his clash with Pierre Gasly at Formula 1's Russian Grand Prix at Sochi.
Norris "devastated" to lose Sochi F1 win after making wrong tyre call
Lando Norris said he was ‘devastated’ to lose victory in Formula 1’s Russian Grand Prix, after taking responsibility for the wrong tyre call in not pitting for inters late on.
Grand Prix race results: Hamilton wins wild Russian F1 GP
Lewis Hamilton won the Russian Grand Prix for Mercedes at Sochi on Sunday, the 100th F1 victory of his career, as a late downpour cost McLaren’s Lando Norris his first-ever GP win.
Norris gets reprimand for Russian GP pitlane entry incident
Lando Norris has kept seventh place in Sunday's Formula 1 Russian Grand Prix after only receiving a reprimand for cutting pit entry during the late downpour.
Mercedes "adamant" about pitting after Hamilton ignored first call
Toto Wolff says Mercedes’ Formula 1 strategists were “adamant” to pit Lewis Hamilton for intermediates late in the Russian Grand Prix after he ignored an initial call to come in.
Lewis Hamilton's 100 wins – 2008 British GP, 2020 Turkish GP and more
Lewis Hamilton became the first driver to score 100 wins in the Formula 1 world championship in the 2021 Russian Grand Prix.
Norris summoned as McLaren takes blame for tyre call
Lando Norris has been summoned to see the stewards for running across the pitlane entry line during his late stop to change to inters in Formula 1’s Russian Grand Prix.
Hamilton: Norris would have been tough to beat without late rain
Lewis Hamilton believes it would have been “tough” to beat McLaren’s Lando Norris in Sochi before a late rain shower helped the Mercedes driver score his 100th Formula 1 win.
Russian GP: Hamilton scores 100th F1 win in crazy, rain-hit race
Lewis Hamilton scored his 100th Formula 1 victory, winning the 2021 Russian Grand Prix after a rain shower thwarted long-time leader Lando Norris and aided Max Verstappen's rise to second.
The Russian GP as it happened
Follow all the action from the Russian Grand Prix as it happens with our minute-by-minute coverage.
McLaren says Mercedes in "different league" in dry race pace
McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl thinks rival Mercedes will be in a "different league" in pace terms in Formula 1's Russian Grand Prix if it remains dry.
Russell shows Williams 'not as bad as people think' - Verstappen
Max Verstappen reckons the Williams Formula 1 car is better than people think, after another strong showing from George Russell in qualifying at the Russian Grand Prix.
Engine necessity or spoiler tactic? What's behind Bottas' grid drop
The decision by the Mercedes Formula 1 team to give Valtteri Bottas a fresh power unit for the Russian GP has added an extra layer of intrigue to a race that already has a very different looking grid.
Verstappen hopes set-up changes aid fightback in Russian GP
Max Verstappen hopes set-up tweaks made to his car following Friday's practice running in Sochi will aid his recovery through the Formula 1 field in the Russian Grand Prix.
Why momentum is again behind Australia's aces
At the Italian Grand Prix Daniel Ricciardo turned around a troubled F1 season and, in F2, Oscar Piastri demonstrated once again that he is a potential star of the future. BEN EDWARDS weighs up the prospects of F1 having two Australian stars
Sainz: "Strange" Sochi circuit could hold back Mercedes and Red Bull
Carlos Sainz thinks it's not a given that Formula 1 title contenders Mercedes and Red Bull will swiftly push through to the front of the Russian Grand Prix.
Wolff wouldn’t be surprised to see Russell lead first F1 lap in Sochi
Toto Wolff would not be surprised to see Mercedes Formula 1 protege George Russell lead on the opening lap of the Russian Grand Prix after starting third on the grid.
Hamilton: Wait for 100th F1 win "taking longer than ever"
Lewis Hamilton feels that the wait for his 100th Formula 1 victory is "taking longer than ever" as he bids to reach the milestone in Sunday's Russian Grand Prix.
Bottas hit with Russian GP grid penalty after F1 engine change
Valtteri Bottas is taking a grid penalty for the Formula 1 Russian GP after changing some Mercedes power unit elements overnight.
Formula 1 Russian Grand Prix – How to watch, start time & more
The Sochi Autodrom plays host to the Russian Grand Prix this weekend. Here's how you can watch the Formula 1 race on Sunday.
Hamilton: F1 pitlane error in Sochi "nothing to do with pressure"
Lewis Hamilton says his pitlane error during Formula 1 qualifying in Russia was "nothing to do with pressure" from his title fight with Max Verstappen.
Angry Gasly rues "big mistake" on Sochi F1 qualifying inter tyre call
Pierre Gasly says he was left angry after his Q2 exit in qualifying for Formula 1’s Russian Grand Prix because of a ‘big mistake’ his team made on tyre choice.
Hamilton feels "terrible" over two F1 crashes in Sochi qualifying
Lewis Hamilton says he feels "terrible" and "incredibly disappointed in myself" after hitting the wall twice during Formula 1 qualifying for the Russian Grand Prix on Saturday.
Norris "risked quite a bit" for surprise Russian GP F1 pole
Lando Norris says he “risked quite a bit” in his final lap to take his maiden Formula 1 pole position in a “manic” qualifying session for the Russian Grand Prix.
Russell "almost crashing" in Sochi F1 pits after switch to slicks
Williams driver George Russell says he was “almost crashing” in the Sochi pitlane after becoming the first Q3 driver to take slicks in wet-dry Russian Grand Prix Formula 1 qualifying.
Grand Prix qualifying results: Norris takes Sochi F1 pole
McLaren's Lando Norris took pole position for the Russian Grand Prix at Sochi, the 15th round of the 2021 F1 World Championship, after a dramatic wet but drying qualifying session.
Russell aiming for Russia F1 podium with "slippery" Williams
George Russell thinks the straightline speed potential from his ‘slippery’ Williams means his sights are set on a podium finish in Formula 1’s Russian Grand Prix.
Russian GP: Norris beats Sainz to grab maiden pole; Hamilton fourth
Lando Norris claimed pole for Formula 1's 2021 Russian GP, as late changing conditions in wet-to-dry qualifying caught out Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton.
Russian GP qualifying as it happened
Follow all the action from the Russian Grand Prix as it happens with our minute-by-minute coverage.
Piastri prepared to sit out F1 2022, targeting 2023 race seat
Oscar Piastri says he would be prepared to spend 2022 on the sidelines without a Formula 1 seat, but would have “serious discussions” if it looked set to be longer.
The tough balancing act facing Schumacher’s Netflix film producers
Michael Schumacher is the latest sporting superstar to get the ‘Netflix treatment’, with a special documentary film airing on the US streaming giant’s platform this month. DAMIEN SMITH has the inside track on how the filmmakers gained access to tell the human story behind one of Formula 1’s most publicity-shy champions - while the man himself, for obvious reasons, is in absentia…
Final F1 Russian GP practice cancelled due to wet weather
The FIA has announced that the final Formula 1 practice session for the Russian Grand Prix has been cancelled due to wet weather.
How would F1 manage a Sochi qualifying washout?
Formula 1 is braced for a day of possible delays and disruption in Russia after heavy rain hit the Sochi Autodrom on Saturday.
Capito: Albon arrival not the start of Red Bull-Williams F1 connection
Williams Formula 1 boss Jost Capito says the arrival of Alex Albon in 2022 does not mark the start of a firm connection between the team and Red Bull.
Formula 1 Russian Grand Prix qualifying – Start time, how to watch, channel
Formula 1 travels to Sochi this weekend for the Russian Grand Prix. Here's how you can watch the qualifying on Saturday.
Why Verstappen should be confident of Russian GP recovery
For the second race in a row, Mercedes has ended the first day of track action on top. It’s in a commanding position at the Russian Grand Prix once again – this time largely thanks to Max Verstappen’s upcoming engine-change grid penalty. But there’s plenty to suggest all hope is not lost for the championship leader at Sochi...
Russian GP: The latest key F1 technical developments
Join us as we delve into the latest technical developments from the Russian Grand Prix at Sochi, courtesy of Giorgio Piola and Sutton Images.
Verstappen: Sochi F1 fightback will be harder than in 2018
Max Verstappen is braced for a “more difficult” fight from the back of the grid in Sochi this weekend compared to 2018 thanks to Formula 1’s more competitive midfield.
Grand Prix practice results: Bottas fastest in Sochi F1
Valtteri Bottas was fastest on the opening day of Russian Grand Prix practice at Sochi on Friday, the 15th round of the 2021 Formula 1 World Championship season.
Gasly surprised by "fragile" F1 front wing break in FP2
Pierre Gasly says that his AlphaTauri Formula 1 team may have to review its front wing design after he lost his in contact with a kerb in Sochi's Russian Grand Prix practice on Friday.
F1 Form Guide: Russian Grand Prix
Verstappen long-shot, Hamilton’s race to lose and a podium for Carlos Sainz? Here are our top tips for this weekend in Sochi.
Why Verstappen has taken an F1 engine penalty and Hamilton hasn't
Red Bull motorsport boss Helmut Marko has explained why the decision was taken to give Max Verstappen a new power unit at Formula 1's Russian GP.
Hamilton: Mercedes must capitalise on Verstappen F1 penalty
Lewis Hamilton says Mercedes must capitalise on the opportunity it has to grab a 1-2 finish in Formula 1’s Russian Grand Prix, with Max Verstappen taking an engine penalty.
Russian GP: Bottas and Hamilton keep Mercedes on top in FP2
Valtteri Bottas led Lewis Hamilton in another Mercedes 1-2 in second practice for Formula 1's 2021 Russian Grand Prix, which was disrupted after Antonio Giovinazzi crashed his Alfa Romeo heavily.
Verstappen to start Russian GP from back with new F1 power unit
Max Verstappen will start Sunday’s Formula 1 Russian Grand Prix from the back of the grid after Red Bull opted to fit a fresh Honda power unit.
Russian GP practice as it happened
Follow all the action from the Russian Grand Prix as it happens with our minute-by-minute coverage.
Horner: Verstappen has ‘nothing to lose’ in title fight against Hamilton
Christian Horner believes Max Verstappen has “nothing to lose” in the Formula 1 title fight this year, seeing no change in his approach despite the pressures involved.
Russian GP facing Saturday rain disruption; F3 race rescheduled
Formula 1’s Russian Grand Prix weekend looks set to face rain disruption on Saturday as the FIA brought forward the opening Formula 3 race to Friday.
Alonso doubts podium possible this year without ‘chaotic’ race
Fernando Alonso doubts he will be able to pick up a Formula 1 podium finish through the remainder of his comeback season without a “very chaotic race”.
Russian GP: Bottas leads Mercedes 1-2 in first practice
Valtteri Bottas led a Mercedes 1-2 ahead of Lewis Hamilton in opening practice for Formula 1's 2021 Russian Grand Prix, with championship leader Max Verstappen third for Red Bull.
Shwartzman: F1 teams could benefit from 2022 rookie FP1 outings
Formula 2 race winner and Ferrari Driver Academy member Robert Shwartzman believes Formula 1 teams could enjoy several benefits from mandatory FP1 running for rookie drivers at races next year.