It wasn’t the easiest of qualifying sessions for pole-sitter Lewis Hamilton.
Max Verstappen placed himself in a Mercedes sandwich at the Russian Grand Prix where Lewis Hamilton starts on pole.
Lewis Hamilton put his car top, taking the high ground going into qualifying.
Carlos Sainz Jr.: "I think it's been a productive Friday with an intense programme in the afternoon"
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Sainz Jr. congratulates the team after a quick turn around on his car.
Valtteri Bottas : "There's definitely more to come but overall, it was a positive first day of running."
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Valtteri Bottas is becoming the King of Friday’s are toping both practices for the second week running.
Daniel Ricciardo carries on his remarkable form for Renault DP World F1 Team.
Mercedes were in a class of their own today, and it’s Valtteri Bottas the fastest of the two for the second time on Friday.
The first session of the Russian Grand Prix was filled with spins and crashes, but it was Valtteri Bottas who lead the field in Free Practice One.
The Checkered Flag Formula 1 writers Melissa Chappelhow and Jasmine Butler rate the field on the season so far.
Pirelli's Mario Isola: "Softer tyres will provide extra speed and an additional challenge" in Russian GP
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Pirelli’s head of F1 and Car Racing Mario Isola believes that the softer tyres will create an exciting challenge for this week’s Russian Grand Prix.
Guenther Steiner: “Maybe our luck turns and we get something good out of it at some stage this year.”
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Haas F1 Team are on the hunt for points at the Russian Grand Prix to lift them from the depths of the Constructors’ championship.
Renault DP World F1 Team is ready for the midfield battle this weekend at the Russian Grand Prix.
Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN encouraged by recent performance ahead of the Russian Grand Prix
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Kimi Raikkonen’s recent points finish and qualifying performance is a welcome boost ahead of the Russian Grand Prix.
Williams Racing are hopeful they will be able bring home a positive result this weekend in the Russian Grand Prix after missing out on points at Mugello.
Fernando Alonso says returning to Renault’s factory at Enstone felt like his first day at school, with a number of changes happening there since he was last at the team in 2009.
Guenther Steiner says Sergio Pérez is under consideration to join Haas in 2021, but any decision about their driver line-up has to be the best for their mid to long term prospects in the sport.
Romain Grosjean would look at championships outside of Formula 1 if he loses his drive with the Haas F1 Team for the 2021 season.



