Ferrari started and finished third and fourth in the Russian Grand Prix, with Maurizio Arrivabene admitting they were just not quick enough to worry their Mercedes rivals.
The Finn finished where he started in Russia and admitted Ferrari were just not quick enough when it mattered all weekend.
The German was forced to settle for third in the Russian Grand Prix after admitting he just did not have the pace to beat either Lewis Hamilton or Valtteri Bottas on Sunday.
Wolff Praises Bottas Despite ‘Deflating’ Request to Move Aside for Hamilton in Russian Grand Prix
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Valtteri Bottas is a true team player after his actions in the Russian Grand Prix, but Toto Wolff says the Finn would have been a deserving winner of the race.
Max Verstappen said that his fifth place finish at Sochi was a “very good result”
Mercedes’ James Allison has said that Sochi was a “really tough race”, despite finishing 1-2.
Valtteri Bottas has said that his Sochi race was “difficult”, even though the team were able to secure a 1-2 finish
Lewis Hamilton says the victory he achieved in the Russian Grand Prix is not one he is that proud of after being handed the win following team orders from his Mercedes pit wall.
Pierre Gasly revealed he endured a scary moment on the opening lap of the Russian Grand Prix when debris flicked up and hit his visor exiting turn two.
Mercedes driver Hamilton benefited from team orders to pass team-mate Bottas for the net lead of the race, while under pressure from Vettel, who finished third. The Championship lead is now 50 points, with five grands prix remaining.
Daniil Kvyat will return to Formula 1 with his confidence restored after finding it difficult to deal with being demoted from Red Bull to Toro Rosso during the 2016 season.
Honda’s upgraded power unit has edged it ahead of Renault’s current spec, according to Toro Rosso’s Franz Tost.
Stoffel Vandoorne: “It Was Always Going To Be Difficult For Us Around Here This Weekend"
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Stoffel Vandoorne was out qualified again by team-mate Fernando Alonso for the Russian Grand Prix but moves up the grid due to grid penalties
Fernando Alonso is one of five drivers to have a grid penalty in Russia but is hoping he can get into the points paying positions
The Russian spun away a chance of advancing into Q2 on Saturday by trying to do more than the FW41 was capable of.
The New Zealander was always going to start at the back of the grid on Sunday thanks to an engine penalty but he feels there is gains to be made on Sunday.
The Frenchman was one of five drivers to be given grid penalties for an engine change this weekend but has shown good pace throughout the weekend in Sochi.
