Dan Ticktum has won Formula 2’s only sprint race at Sochi while championship contenders Oscar Piastri and Guanyu Zhou failed to score.
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F2 and F3 cut Sochi schedules from three races to two
Formula 2
Posted onFormula 2 and Formula 3 have trimmed their schedules from three races each to two due to the wet conditions at Sochi Autodrom.
Why Verstappen may not be the last driver to take an engine change penalty in Sochi
2021 Russian Grand Prix Friday practice analysis
Posted onRed Bull’s decision to fit a new power unit to Max Verstappen’s car may prompt Mercedes to do the same with Lewis Hamilton’s.
Hauger takes Formula 3 title as Sargeant wins first Sochi race
Formula 3
Posted onDennis Hauger has sealed the 2021 F3 title in unexpected fashion, winning it on Friday after the opening race at Sochi was brought forward.
Mercedes stay on top after Giovinazzi crash disrupts second practice
2021 Russian Grand Prix second practice
Posted onValtteri Bottas led another Mercedes one-two in the second practice session for the Russian Grand Prix.
Formula 2 and Formula 3 scrap triple-header format after one year
2021 Russian Grand Prix
Posted onFormula 2 and Formula 3 will race on the same weekends again in 2022 and drop the triple-header format which was introduced this year.
F3 moves race forward to Friday due to forecast of heavy rain
2021 Russian Grand Prix
Posted onFormula 3 will hold its first race of the weekend today, to avoid running being compromised by heavy rain tomorrow.
Bottas leads Mercedes one-two as practice begins at Sochi
2021 Russian Grand Prix first practice
Posted onMercedes showed their usual pace around Sochi in the first practice session for the Russian Grand Prix but Max Verstappen wasn’t far behind.
Mazepin ‘definitely had pace disadvantage’ with old chassis
2021 Russian Grand Prix
Posted onNikita Mazepin is convinced his change of chassis since the summer break has improved his pace compared to his team mate.
Alonso concerned Sochi visibility could be as bad as Spa
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Alonso concerned Sochi visibility could be as bad as Spa • Ferrari driver Nino Vaccarella dies • Mercedes sign cryptocurrency sponsor
Red Bull have “high hopes” to challenge Mercedes after strong Monza form
2021 Russian Grand Prix
Posted onAfter performing better than expected at Monza, Sergio Perez says Red Bull is optimistic for its Sochi pace.
Low temperatures and high risk of Saturday rain in Sochi
2021 Russian Grand Prix weather
Posted onA high chance of rain on Saturday could make for a dramatic qualifying session at the Russian Grand Prix, while cool conditions are expected throughout the weekend.
F1 manufacturers support plan to drop MGU-H – Binotto
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round up: F1’s MGU-H faces axe • Alonso predicts more “ups and downs” for Alpine • Hughes returns to HWA for F2 • Three-day Monaco GP confirmed
Leclerc will take Sochi grid penalty for Ferrari upgrade
2021 Russian Grand Prix
Posted onFerrari will fit their upgraded power unit to Charles Leclerc’s car at this weekend’s Russian Grand Prix, meaning he will receive a grid penalty.
Q&A: Jessica Hawkins on going from stunt driver to F1 simulator
W Series
Posted onRaceFans spoke to Jessica Hawkins about her role as an Aston Martin F1 ambassador, racing in W Series and Michele Mouton’s criticism of the championship.
“So many people love him”: Raikkonen’s rivals pay tribute to retiring champion
2021 F1 season
Posted onKimi Raikkonen’s past team mates and rivals paid tribute to the world champion who has confirmed he will retire at the end of year.
Formula E teams awaiting detail on qualifying format changes
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Formula E teams awaiting detail on qualifying format changes • Hamilton ‘put on show’ with injury – Marko • Lack of funds ends Pulling’s F4 season
Di Grassi leaves Audi for Venturi to stay in Formula E
Formula E
Posted onLucas di Grassi has joined Edoardo Mortara at Mercedes-powered privateer team Venturi in order to stay in Formula E after Audi’s departure.
Elated Ricciardo says he “never lost faith” before breakthrough McLaren win
2021 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo says his first win with McLaren makes up for the “crappy days” he went through earlier in the year.
Williams points haul “fills me with pride” – Russell
2021 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onHaving not scored points for more than two years with Williams, George Russell says the team can now take advantage of opportunities.