Mercedes dominated the opening day at the Russian Grand Prix with Bottas topping both FP1 and FP2 with Hamilton in second keeping close.
Bottas ends the opening day at the Russian Grand Prix on top with Hamilton and Gasly behind. Championship leader Verstappen ended the day sixth after Red Bull make a big decision.
Valtteri Bottas edged out Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen in the opening free practice session of the Russian Grand Prix weekend on Friday.
Aston Martin announce Martin Whitmarsh as Group CEO of Aston Martin Performance Technologies
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Aston Martin announced impressive signing of Martin Whitmarsh as Group Chief Executive Officer of Aston Martin Performance Technologies, as the team strides to make its next step towards the front.
Kimi Räikkönen returns this weekend after missing the last two races after testing positive for Coronavirus. Räikkönen and Antonio Giovinazzi are hoping for a strong Russian Grand Prix.
Daniel Ricciardo is looking to build on the performance shown in his race win at Monza this weekend in Russia. Whereas Lando Norris is aware that the team can’t afford to get carried away as they battle with Ferrari.
Fernando Alonso is hoping that himself and Esteban Ocon can produce another double points finish this weekend at the Russian Grand prix, after managing the feat in Italy last time out.
Charles Leclerc will take a grid penalty this weekend in Russia after Ferrari opted to change his engine components ahead of the race.
Sebastian Vettel: “We’ll be looking to maximise every lap on track and then fight for points”
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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.
Pierre Gasly and Yuki Tsunoda have their eyes set on bouncing back strongly this weekend at the Russian Grand Prix after horror time at Monza.
George Russell hopes the momentum from the recent Grands Prix will continue for Williams this weekend in Russia.
Guenther Steiner is aware that this weekend’s Russian Grand Prix will be a demanding weekend for Nikita Mazepin, who is preparing for his first home race in Formula 1.
Nikita Mazepin is preparing for his first ever Formula 1 home grand prix, as the Russian is looking forward to the pressure of racing in front of a home crowd.
Uralkali Haas F1 Team retain Mick Schumacher and Nikita Mazepin for 2022.
"In the past there's been a lot of different strategic thinking" - Pirelli's Mario Isola
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Pirelli have brought the softest range of tyres to the Russian Grand Prix, although based on the forecast they may not be needed.
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.
