Charles Leclerc secured a fourth consecutive pole position while Sebastian Vettel will start third
Charles Leclerc takes fourth consecutive pole at the 2019 Russian Grand Prix Qualification
Charles Leclerc kept Scuderia Ferrari’s form high as the Monegasque driver topped the final practice session for the Russian Grand Prix.
McLaren and Mercedes-Benz engine deal from 2021 confirmed
Kimi Räikkönen and Antonio Giovinazzi had tough days in Sochi on Friday but both feel the true pace is still to come from their Alfa Romeo’s.
Neither McLaren driver enjoyed strong pace during either free practice session at Sochi on Friday, with Carlos Sainz Jr. and Lando Norris missing out on the top ten.
Nico Hülkenberg finished inside the top eight in both free practice sessions on Friday and has confidence Renault can have a strong weekend in Russia.
Sergio Pérez and Lance Stroll were both feeling positive after a strong day for Racing Point in Russia.
Charles Leclerc was unable to match the pace of Max Verstappen in second practice for the Russian Grand Prix on Friday and feels Ferrari have work to do on their Qualifying pace.
Mercedes were outpaced by both Red Bull and Ferrari on Friday in Russia, with both Valtteri Bottas and Lewis Hamilton admitting there is work to be done to catch up.
Max Verstappen ended the day with the fastest time in Sochi, while Alexander Albon suffered floor damage in the afternoon session.
Max Verstappen led the way in Sochi, ahead of Charles Leclerc as F1’s young chargers took centre-stage.
Charles Leclerc kept Scuderia Ferrari’s 2019 rennaissance going as he topped Free Practice one for the Russian Grand Prix, ahead of Max Verstappen.
Valtteri Bottas has shown good pace in each Russian Grand Prix he has competed in but he will take nothing for granted that he will be quick again at Sochi in 2019.
Daniil Kvyat has said that the idea of reverse grid races is a short fix to a bigger problem in F1’s qualifying system.
Kimi Räikkönen has no intention to stop racing in Formula 1 as he prepares for his race-start milestone race in Sochi.
Max Verstappen, Alexander Albon, Daniil Kvyat and Pierre Gasly will be taking grid penalties for new engine components for the Russian Grand Prix.
