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Lando Norris Explains Why Lewis Hamilton’s Consolation in Sochi Meant a Lot to Him
Lando Norris opens up about the support he received after his tragic race in Sochi, and how Hamilton's words meant the most to him.
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“You Took Away Everything” – Cheeky Accusations Fly Between Ricciardo & Norris Over Monza F1 Result
Lando Norris blames his teammate for stealing his thunder after the 1-2 at Monza after achieving a career-best P2 podium finish.
AlphaTauri Boss Sees Traits of This F1 Legend in Max Verstappen
Alpha Tauri boss Franz Tost comments on how the veteran thinks Max Verstappen shares many characters with the Brazilian legend Ayrton Senna.
Hill Names the Biggest Virtue That Helped Lewis Hamilton Beat Max Verstappen in Sochi
As Lewis Hamilton beat Verstappen in Sochi to take the win, Damon Hill feels that the Mercedes driver has become more patient over the years.
Lando Norris Refuses to Bow His Head to Verstappen or Hamilton in Their Potential Title-Deciders
McLaren driver Lando Norris vows to never back down from a fight against Verstappen and Hamilton. Read to know more about his views.
WATCH: Lando Norris Takes a Sly Dig at Carlos Sainz During the Russian GP Press Conference
McLaren F1 driver, Lando Norris, takes a sly dig at his former teammate, Carlos Sainz, during the post-qualifying interview at the Russian GP.
Lando Norris Reveals Measures He’s Undertaking With McLaren to Prevent Sochi F1 Disaster
McLaren driver Lando Norris reveals how he has coped after his disappointing and heartbreaking result at the Russian Grand Prix.
Mercedes Technical Director Explains Why Lewis Hamilton Had a Long 1st Stint in Sochi
Mercedes technical director Mike Elliott reveals the crucial element that aided Lewis Hamilton in extending his first stint in Sochi.
“In a Battle of Wits…” – Ex-F1 Driver Makes a Bold Hamilton Claim About Norris
Former Formula 1 driver believes Lando Norris was a match for the seven-time world champion, Lewis Hamilton at the Russian Grand Prix.
Mercedes Technical Director Explains How Verstappen Influenced Lewis Hamilton’s Poor F1 Start in Sochi
Mercedes technical director Mike Elliott describes how Max Verstappen affected Lewis Hamilton's opening lap in the Russian GP.
VIDEO: McLaren Reveal Norris’ Raw Emotions During Tumultuous Weekend at Sochi
McLaren posted the Russian GP edition of their popular YouTube series, McLaren Unboxed, showing the emotions of the race weekend at Sochi.
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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.
