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REPORTS: Lewis Hamilton’s Penalty Details Leaked by FIA Steward Ahead of Russian Grand Prix
According to a video, the sanctions of Lewis Hamilton were allegedly made aware to broadcaster C More's commentators by an FIA steward.
Sebastian Vettel : “Was Clear I Was Left Out to Slow Down the Renaults”
After the race at Sochi, Sebastian Vettel reveals that he was being used as a brake block for the Renaults to help Leclerc get away
Max Verstappen Stands up for Lewis Hamilton Over “Harsh” Russian GP Penalty
Max Verstappen is sure that the penalty to Lewis Hamilton was not correct. He stresses that Lewis might be wrong but the penalty was harsh
Lewis Hamilton Convinced the FIA ‘Are Trying to Get Him’ Following Sochi Controversy
Lewis Hamilton believes that the FIA sanctions against him were unwarranted, as he loses out on a 91st career race victory in Russia.
Team Radio Reveals Mercedes Gave Lewis Hamilton the Go Ahead for Illegal Practice Start
Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton was heard asking for permission to start from further down the pitlane, justifies why he did so.
“No Point to Stay Out”-Sebastian Vettel Dejected Following a Fogetful Sochi Race
Sebastian Vettel explains how his race turned out at Sochi as the German was stuck between Alfa Romeo and Haas this afternoon.
Ferrari F1 ‘Thank’ Sebastian Vettel for Russian GP Efforts Following a Difficult Race
Despite Sebastian Vettel's best efforts, he finished 13th at the Russian Grand Prix, and the despair was quite clear from his voice.
“Ridiculous He Didn’t Get a Penalty”- Lance Stroll Slams Charles Leclerc for Sochi DNF
Racing Point driver Lance Stroll has his say on the incident with Ferrari's Charles Leclerc that ruled him out of the race in Russia.
WATCH: Valtteri Bottas Silences Haters on the Radio After a Thumping Win
'To whom it may concern, F**k You' exclaims Valtteri Bottas as he crosses the checkered flag in first place at Sochi this afternoon.
Valtteri Bottas Had to Deal With a Big Problem at the Start of the Russian Grand Prix
Valtteri Bottas cruised to the victory at the Russian Grand Prix, although, he faced an unusual obstruction early in the race.
WATCH: Lewis Hamilton Doesn’t Care About Verstappen’s Lap Times During the Russian GP
Lewis Hamilton feels dejected as he was handed two 5-second penalties after being accused of violating regulations in Sochi.
Lewis Hamilton Dangerously Close to One Race Ban Following Russian Grand Prix Incident
Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton had 2 penalty points added to his super license in Russia. It puts him at risk of missing one whole Grand Prix.
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.
