Max Verstappen says it will be more difficult to race from the back of the grid to the front at Sochi this weekend than it was in 2018.
2021 Russian Grand Prix articles archive
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2021 Russian Grand Prix practice in pictures
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Posted onPictures from the first day of practice for the 2021 Russian Grand Prix.
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.
Verstappen to change engine and start Russian Grand Prix at back of grid
2021 Russian Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen will have a further grid penalty for this weekend’s Russian Grand Prix as Red Bull has decided to change his power unit.
Formula 2 and Formula 3 scrap triple-header format after one year
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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.
Hamilton “decided not to bail out any more” in fights with Verstappen – Wolff
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Posted onMercedes team principal Toto Wolff expects the collisions between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen will continue as the Mercedes driver has become less willing to back down.
Live: 2021 Russian Grand Prix second practice
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Verstappen has shown he is capable of backing out of collisions – Horner
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Posted onRed Bull team principal Christian Horner has insisted his driver Max Verstappen is prepared to back out of collisions when racing wheel-to-wheel with rivals.
F3 moves race forward to Friday due to forecast of heavy rain
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Posted onFormula 3 will hold its first race of the weekend today, to avoid running being compromised by heavy rain tomorrow.
Mazepin celebrates ROC athletes with Russian Grand Prix helmet
2021 Russian Grand Prix F1 drivers' helmet designs
Posted onThe only home driver on the grid at this weekend’s Russian Grand Prix is sporting a special helmet recognising his compatriots’ achievements in the Olympics and Paralympics.
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.
Live: 2021 Russian Grand Prix first practice
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Mazepin ‘definitely had pace disadvantage’ with old chassis
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Posted onNikita Mazepin is convinced his change of chassis since the summer break has improved his pace compared to his team mate.
Risk of rain at Sochi a factor in Verstappen’s engine penalty decision
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Posted onThe possibility of rain during the Russian Grand Prix may complicate Red Bull’s decision whether to replace Max Verstappen’s power unit.
Sainz content to wait for chance to use Ferrari’s new power unit
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Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr says he understands why team mate Charles Leclerc is the only Ferrari driver to have the team’s upgraded power unit this weekend.
Red Bull have “high hopes” to challenge Mercedes after strong Monza form
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Posted onAfter performing better than expected at Monza, Sergio Perez says Red Bull is optimistic for its Sochi pace.
First pictures from the 2021 Russian Grand Prix weekend
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Posted onPictures from the build-up to the 2021 Russian Grand Prix.
Verstappen rubbishes claim he’s under pressure and attacks ‘hypocrisy’ over Hamilton crash
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Posted onMax Verstappen poured scorn on claims he is feeling the pressure of his title fight with Lewis Hamilton, and that he ignored his potentially injured rival after their Monza collision.
Ricciardo found confidence to “throw the car around” at Monza
2021 Russian Grand Prix
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo says his breakthrough victory for McLaren at the Italian Grand Prix came after he found a new level of confidence with the car.
Bottas prepared to “take one for the team” again in Sochi
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Posted onValtteri Bottas is prepared to follow team orders from Mercedes to help Lewis Hamilton maximise his score in this weekend’s Russian Grand Prix.