Mercedes comfortably out-paced Ferrari in the final practice session for the Russian Grand Prix as Sebastian Vettel was unhappy with his car’s balance.
2018 Russian Grand Prix articles archive
Paddock Diary: Russian Grand Prix day two
2018 Russian Grand Prix
Posted onIn part two of Dieter Rencken’s F1 paddock diary from Sochi: A fire at Haas, a lawsuit at Force India – and a random act of kindness.
How far were Ferrari hiding their true pace on Friday?
2018 Russian Grand Prix Friday practice analysis
Posted onFerrari were half a second slower than Mercedes at the end of the first day of practice in Sochi. But they seem to have been disguising their pace more than usual.
Hamilton half a second clear of Vettel in second practice
2018 Russian Grand Prix second practice
Posted onLewis Hamilton led a comfortable Mercedes one-two in the second practice session for the Russian Grand Prix with the closest Ferrari half a second behind.
2018 Russian Grand Prix practice in pictures
F1 Pictures
Posted onPictures from the first day of practice for the 2018 Russian Grand Prix.
Vettel leads close opening session in Sochi
2018 Russian Grand Prix first practice
Posted onSebastian Vettel was quickest in the first practice session for the Russian Grand Prix but Red Bull and Mercedes also put in competitive showings.
Paddock Diary: Russian Grand Prix day one
2018 Russian Grand Prix
Posted onThe Russian Grand Prix doesn’t have a great reputation but Dieter Rencken finds plenty to enjoy about Sochi during a long first day in the Formula 1 paddock.
2018 Russian Grand Prix build-up in pictures
F1 Pictures
Posted onPictures from the build-up to the 2018 Russian Grand Prix.
Temperatures expected to rise on race day in Sochi
2018 Russian Grand Prix weather
Posted onThe Russian Grand Prix is being held much later in the year than last season but weather conditions are likely to be similar for this weekend’s race.
Can Vettel revive his title hopes? Five Russian GP talking points
2018 Russian Grand Prix
Posted onWill the championship fight swing towards Sebastian Vettel or Lewis Hamilton? Will Sochi finally produce a good race? Here’s the Russian GP talking points.
2018 Russian Grand Prix TV Times
2018 Russian Grand Prix
Posted onDon’t miss any of the 2018 Russian Grand Prix sessions – here are the times for all of this weekend’s action.