The Russian Grand Prix got off to a dramatic start as Sebastian Vettel was one of three drivers eliminated in a first lap crash triggered by Daniil Kvyat.
Nico Hulkenberg and Rio Haryanto also retired from the race following the turn two crash.
2016 Russian Grand Prix in pictures
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phil9079 (@phil9079)
1st May 2016, 13:27
Look out, there comes Maldonado jr…
JammyB
1st May 2016, 13:35
Turn 4 makes this race such a bore fest any car following another car loses so much time and downforce there that whatever is gained on the straights is just gone, if that long corner wasn’t there this track would be a lot racier..
PorscheF1 (@xtwl)
1st May 2016, 15:04
That corner is one of the best on the entire calender, it really shows what an F1 car can do…
aalate
1st May 2016, 17:33
And didn’t we see 2 overtakes in turn 4(RIC on MAG and some other pair) and a few more that happened because someone tried to attack into turn 4 which left them vulnerable into turn 5. (RAI on BOT -> HAM on RAI. And the one mentioned above that gave GRO an opportunity to take RIC).
JammyB
1st May 2016, 19:21
Seeing what an f1 car can do..? come on.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjbnwPl-8Cs&ab_channel=rferrerF1 to me that is seeing what an f1 car can do.
woogle
1st May 2016, 21:01
http://s32.postimg.org/8223h5wth/48_Wvwbn.png
Saurabh (@sksahukanker62)
2nd May 2016, 15:51
Wow, i just realized i never bothered to know who is driving the safety car… good info👍