Latest Russian Grand Prix News
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“There’s Nothing to Talk”: F1 Journalist Makes Worrying Russian GP Claim Amidst Ever-Bleak Chances of Return
The Russian GP was canceled ahead of the 2022 season. And Russian F1 journalist believes their relationship with F1 is broken.
No Replacement for Russian GP as F1 Fails to Set New Calendar Record for Second Straight Season
After Formula 1 canceled the Russian GP, it has now announced that there will be no alternative for the cancelled race in Sochi.
McLaren F1 Honcho Makes Firm Lando Norris Declaration: “You Haven’t Seen Him…”
McLaren CEO Zak Brown hails Lando Norris as the best driver in Formula One grid ahead of the Miami Grand Prix weekend. Read to know more.
Singapore GP Up for Double F1 Race to Replace Cancelled Russian GP
Likely candidates to replace the Russian GP held at Sochi after it was removed from the F1 calendar due to the situation in Europe.
‘One Shining Moment Has It’s First Entry’: Fans Left Stunned as Cheerleader Wins Hearts During Epic March Madness Scenes
The March Madness first round showdown already has the highlights going as the cheerleader squad retrieved the ball from atop the backboard.
Sebastian Vettel Reveals Why He Altered His 2022 ‘No War’ F1 Helmet
Aston Martin driver and 4-time world champion Sebastian Vettel dedicates his new helmet for the 2022 season to Ukraine. Read to know more.
Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc Join F1 Drivers in Naming Their Pick to Replace the Russian GP
Formula 1 drivers talk about their favorite tracks and where they would like to race now that F1 has canceled its contract with Sochi.
Report: Two Exciting Circuits in Line to Replace 2022 F1 Russian GP
F1 News: FIA in talks with two different circuits to replace the Russian Grand Prix for the 2022 season ahead of the first race in Bahrain
Fan Favorite F1 Circuits That Can Replace the Russian Grand Prix for 2022
After the dissolution of the contract, F1 is looking at other venues to replace the Russian Grand Prix. Take a look at some possible options.
F1 Faces Fire From Russian GP Organisers After Dissolution of Contract
The FIA announced that the Russian Grand Prix will not be held this year. The Russian Grand Prix's Organisation are disappointed by this.
Mercedes Set to Retain Massive Record After F1 Cancels Russian Grand Prix
F1 News: Mercedes are set to retain a new record by winning every edition of the Russian Grand Prix since its inception in 1913
REPORT: Australia Adds More Trouble for Nikita Mazepin and Haas F1 After Silverstone Snub
After the United Kingdom, this time it's the Australian Motorsport to take a decision against Russian-licensed F1 drivers.
Ex-F1 Boss Ridicules Claims of Banning Russian Drivers From the Sport
Ex-F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone comes out in support of letting Russian drivers race in motorsports. Read to know more about his comments.
Portugal GP Top Pick for Russian GP Replacement on 2022 F1 Calendar
Amidst the Russia-Ukraine war, Portugal GP leads the race to replace the Russian GP for the 2022 F1 season. Read to know more.
What Will Replace the Russian GP? F1 Insider Lays Down Potential Plans
F1 has decided to call off the 2022 Russian Grand Prix scheduled in September because of the escalating Russia-Ukraine situation.
“Gordon Ramsay Beat Me” – Norris & Ricciardo Engage in a Hilarious Banter
McLaren driver Lando Norris tricks teammate Daniel Ricciardo with a Gordon Ramsey question in a new video. Read to know more.
WATCH: When Lewis Hamilton Flirted With Danger After Spraying Champagne on One of the Most Powerful Men in the World
Back in 2015, Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, in the euphoria of winning the Russian Grand Prix, did something that could've been problematic.
“Couldn’t Really Digest That” – Bottas Reveals the Moment He Realized Second-Fiddle Role to Hamilton
Mercedes F1 driver, Valtteri Bottas, opens up about how the controversial team order at the 2018 Russian Grand Prix affected his mindset.
WATCH: Lando Norris Takes a Dig at His Costly Decision During the Sochi F1 Race
McLaren F1 driver, Lando Norris, takes a dig at himself during a live stream by pointing at the Sochi disaster, earlier this season.
Red Bull F1 Boss Christian Horner Divulges Possibility of Further Max Verstappen Penalties
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner stated the they could take their fifth engine before the end of the season if needed.
Ex-F1 Driver Tips Perez-Bottas to be the ‘Difference’ in Hamilton-Verstappen F1 Battle
Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas are reclaiming their places in the championship battle after an impressive race at the Turkish GP.
McLaren the Better F1 Team, But Ferrari Have Better Drivers: Mark Webber
Former Red Bull driver Mark Webber points out the team which has the better chance between McLaren and Ferrari to finish P3 in 2021.
Valtteri Bottas Becomes Joint-Leader of an Unflattering F1 List Despite Turkish GP Win
Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas becomes the driver with most pole positions in Formula One without winning a championship title.
Valtteri Bottas Explains Post-Sochi Mercedes PU Jibe
Valtteri Bottas posted a meme on his story after his engine penalty in Sochi. He explains why he shared the slightly controversial meme.
McLaren F1 Boss Explains What They Have to ‘Fine-Tune’ With Norris After Sochi Debacle
Lando Norris suffered a horrible defeat in Sochi, but team boss Andreas Seidl hopes to improve the communication between team and driver
“I’ve Been the Idiot” – Alonso Slams His Treatment in F1 With Russian GP Theory
Fernando Alonso did a maneuver at the Russian Grand Prix but wasn't investigated, which confirms Alonso's different treatment theory true
About Russian Grand Prix
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Formula One F1 - Russian Grand Prix - Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia - September 27, 2020. Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas in action at the first corner of the race. Pool via REUTERS/Yuri Kochetkov
Russian Grand Prix 2021- Winners, Qualifying, Circuits, Track
The Russian Grand Prix is a relatively newer addition to the F1 calendar, with the Sochi Autodrom hosting the Annual event seven times since the first race in 2014. Since then, it has been a regular feature in the Formula One World Championship. The Mercedes team have thrived here, having taken every win since inception.
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Formula One F1 - Russian Grand Prix - Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia - September 27, 2020. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc in action during the race. Pool via REUTERS/Yuri Kochetkov
The Sochi Autodrom, despite being flanked by stunning architectural marvels, isn't a fan favorite circuit due to the nature of the track. Repetitive 90 degree turns make for a rather dull Grand Prix, which has been the case over the past few years.
Past Winners
| Name | Nationality | Year |
| Valtteri Bottas | Finland | 2017, 2020 |
| Lewis Hamilton | England | 2014, 2015, 2018, 2019 |
| Nico Rosberg | Germany | 2016 |
Past Constructors Winners
| Manufacturer | Year |
| Mercedes | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
Russian Grand Prix Circuit Details
The Sochi Autodrom is a 5.848-kilometer circuit, the fourth-longest circuit on the Formula One calendar. The circuit snakes around the Sochi Olympic Park that was built for the 2014 Winter Olympics. The surface was not laid until after the Closing Ceremony of the Olympics.
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Formula One F1 - Russian Grand Prix - Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia - Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas in action at the first corner of the race. Pool via REUTERS/Yuri Kochetkov
Where to watch
In India, the practice sessions, qualifying and the race will be broadcast on the Star Sports network. In Africa, Supersport is in charge of broadcast while in Asia and Australia, Fox Sports handles the broadcast. Canada has RDS while China telecasts the race on CCTV. France relies of TF1 and Canal+ for their Formula One telecast.
Germany, Austria and Switzerland have RTL Germany to thank. Italians who cannot travel to Monza can watch the race on Sky Italia. Spain and Andorra have Movistar, while the United Kingdom has Channel 4 and Sky Sports. USA also shows the race on ESPN.
Russian Grand Prix Tickets
Tickets are mostly available on the official Formula One website.
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Formula One F1 - Russian Grand Prix - Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia - September 27, 2020. Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas celebrates with sparkling wine on the podium after winning the race. Pool via REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov
Russian Grand Prix Venue
Since 2014, the venue for the Russian Grand Prix has been the Sochi Autodrom. The 2021 Russian Grand Prix will take place between 23-26 September.
