Lando Norris took his first career Formula 1 pole position in an exciting Qualifying in Russia on Saturday as the track dried following the heavy pre-session rain.

The expected wet weather on Saturday meant teams focused on getting as much data about all three compounds of tyre on Friday in Sochi, according to Pirelli’s Mario Isola.

Nikita Mazepin is expecting Saturday’s running to be completely different to what it was on Friday if the promised rain arrives at Sochi.

George Russell is expecting a far from straightforward weekend in Russia if the anticipated wet weather reaches Sochi on Saturday.

Antonio Giovinazzi crashed during second practice for the Russian Grand Prix, but despite this he felt it was a relatively good day for him at Sochi.

Valtteri Bottas edged out Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen in the opening free practice session of the Russian Grand Prix weekend on Friday.

Charles Leclerc will take a grid penalty this weekend in Russia after Ferrari opted to change his engine components ahead of the race.

Both Sebastian Vettel and Lance Stroll are looking for points in Russia around a Sochi track that they both feels is important to get comfortable with early on in the weekend.

George Russell hopes the momentum from the recent Grands Prix will continue for Williams this weekend in Russia.

Max Verstappen is aiming to end Mercedes’ unbroken streak of wins in Sochi this weekend despite a three-place grid penalty for his collision with Lewis Hamilton in Italy.

Mercedes appear to have a competitive car at this point of the season, much to the delight of Team Principal Toto Wolff as they go all out to win another Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championship double.