Pierre Gasly’s elimination in Q2 was a “kick in the balls” after he lost six-tenths of a second behind George Russell on one run.
2021 Russian Grand Prix articles archive
“Watch Russell’s onboard”: How Norris kept an eye on his rival for shock Sochi pole
2021 Russian Grand Prix
Posted onLando Norris had his team update him on George Russell’s progress on slick tyres on the radio as he took pole position at Sochi.
Tyre warm-up problems behind Mazepin’s four-second deficit to Schumacher
2021 Russian Grand Prix
Posted onNikita Mazepin explained how he ended up almost four seconds slower than his team mate in qualifying for the Russian Grand Prix.
Pit lane crash “nothing to do with pressure” of championship – Hamilton
2021 Russian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton says his collision with the pit wall during qualifying for the Russian Grand Prix was unrelated to the championship situation.
Russell’s results show Williams “isn’t as bad as people think” – Verstappen
2021 Russian Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen believes Williams deserve more credit for the performance of their FW43B chassis after the team took a second top-three place on the grid for this weekend’s race.
Bottas says delay behind Hamilton cost him second dry lap attempt
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Posted onValtteri Bottas said he lost the opportunity to do a second flying lap on dry tyres in qualifying for the Russian Grand Prix because of the time he lost waiting for his team mate’s car to be repaired.
Russell reveals misunderstanding over gamble on switch to slicks
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Posted onThe first driver to gamble on slick tyres in F1’s rain-hit Russian Grand Prix qualifying session revealed the switch came about through a miscommunication.
Second-placed Sainz says timing of final run cost him quicker lap
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Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr was pleased to secure second on the grid for the Russian Grand Prix with a “good lap on the limit” despite being one of the first drivers to take the chequered flag.
Hamilton’s pit wall crash “not what you expect from a champion”
2021 Russian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton apologised to his team after a costly error in the pits ended his chances of taking pole position for the Russian Grand Prix.
Norris doubted switch to slicks would pay off before pole-winning run
2021 Russian Grand Prix
Posted onLando Norris had doubts that his switch to slick tyres would pay off before setting the time which put him on pole position for the Russian Grand Prix.
Norris grabs first F1 pole at Sochi after mistakes leave Hamilton fourth
2021 Russian Grand Prix qualifying
Posted onLando Norris took his maiden pole position in his Formula 1 career by making the best work out of a drying track after Lewis Hamilton spun.
2021 Russian Grand Prix grid
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Posted onLando Norris leads the provisional grid for the 2021 Russian Grand Prix ahead of Carlos Sainz Jnr and George Russell.
Paddock Diary: Russian Grand Prix part one
2021 Russian Grand Prix
Posted onAnti-doping sanctions mean there will be no pre-race performance of the Russian national anthem at Sochi this weekend. Dieter Rencken brings more stories from the paddock.
F1 cancels final practice at Sochi due to rain
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Posted onFormula 1 has confirmed its final practice session for the Russian Grand Prix will not go ahead due to heavy rain at the Sochi Autodrom.
F1 hopeful qualifying will go ahead as rain delays morning F2 race
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Posted onHeavy ran at Sochi forced the postponement of Formula 2’s opening race this morning but Formula 1’s afternoon qualifying session may still go ahead.
Sainz to get upgraded Ferrari engine this year, Haas and Alfa Romeo must wait
2021 Russian Grand Prix
Posted onFerrari will provide their power unit upgrade to Carlos Sainz Jnr in the near future but their customers expect not to receive it this year.
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.
F3 champion Hauger admits he ‘questioned himself’ after poor 2020
2021 Russian Grand Prix
Posted onNewly-crowned Formula 3 champion Dennis Hauger admitted he had doubts about his abilities after his disappointing 2020 campaign in the series.
Hamilton: We must capitalise on Verstappen’s back-of-grid start
2021 Russian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton says Mercedes must make the most of the opportunity offered by Max Verstappen starting this weekend’s Russian Grand Prix from the back of the grid.
Verstappen expects “more difficult” recovery drive from back of grid after penalty
2021 Russian Grand Prix
Posted onMax 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.