More Russian Grand Prix News
Mercedes Explain Why Lewis Hamilton Used Softs During Hectic Sochi Q2
Andrew Shovlin recently broke down the closing moments of Q2 at Sochi. Watch the fans' doubts on Lewis Hamilton using medium tires answered.
Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc are the “Most Marketable Athletes” in F1
Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc featured in SportsPro’s list of the 50 most marketable athletes with 20m and 3.7m fans on social media, respectively.
Sebastian Vettel Has No Faith in Ferrari Strategists, Tensions With Binotto: Palmer
Sebastian Vettel doesn't trust his crew anymore declared BBC's columnist. He further broke down Vettel's race at Sochi and the nuances on track.
Ross Brawn Lauds Mick Schumacher: “Full of Optimism for His Future”
Mick Schumacher is brimming with talent. Afterthe weekend at Sochi, Ross Brawn congratulated him on his win and wished him luck.
Mercedes: F1 Rivals May Have Tipped Off FIA Over Hamilton Practice Start Breach
Mercedes' Andrew Shovlin suspects that a rival team spotted the track violation and informed FIA to hold Lewis Hamilton back.
Güenther Steiner Fed up With Romain Grosjean Over Haas Complaints
Gunther Steiner speaks about the constant complainings by Romain Grosjean on the team radio and says that it will have consequences
Mercedes Post an Image of the “Massive Bee” That Compromised Valtteri Bottas
Mercedes posted a hilarious tweet after the Russian GP winner, Valtteri Bottas, complained of a bee hitting his helmet's visor during the first lap.
Ferrari Subtly Hint at Sebastian Vettel Being Too Slow in Their Post Race Report
Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel could have done more in the Russian Grand Prix considering the different factors in play, as per Inaki Rueda.
Sergio Perez “Clearly Hurting” Over Vettel Decision, But Deserves F1 Seat: Ex- Mercedes Boss
After a spledid outing in Sochi, F1 Managing Director Ross Brawn believes Sergio Perez deserves a spot in the pinnacle of the motorsport division.
“It’s Easy to Think the World is Against You”- Ross Brawn’s Advice to Lewis Hamilton
Ross Brawn believes that Lewis Hamilton has just had a lot of bad luck and it is all about recognizing the mistake and responding to it.
Charles Leclerc Posts a Hilarious Photo of His Pre-Race Warmup With Sebastian Vettel
Charles Leclrec and Sebastian Vettel tried soccer to keep their legs free at the brakes before brining in a P6 and embarrassment for Ferrari, respectively.
There are 2000 Team Principals at Mercedes: Toto Wolff
Toto Wolff agrees that there is a need to mix up his roles at Mercedes. However, his squad of 2000 Team Principals need him for the time being.
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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.
