Mixed Friday for Sirotkin in Russian GP practice
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Sergey Sirotkin was content with a “productive” Friday for the Williams team but admits that the team needs to find more performance.
Kimi Räikkönen had a disappointing Friday in Sochi as he was over a second slower than the Mercedes in second practice
Sebastian Vettel had a mixed Friday in Sochi ahead of the Russian Grand Prix
Finn Bottas finished fourth and second in the two Friday practice sessions for this weekend’s Russian Grand Prix, believing that the team still has time to find in its car, and Ferrari did not show its true hand.
Max Verstappen ended inside the top three in both free practice sessions on Friday, much to the surprise of the Dutchman.
Lando Norris performed double duty on Friday as he ran in free practice for McLaren before returning to his usual role with Carlin in Formula 2.
Artem Markelov completed twenty-two laps in his maiden free practice session in Formula 1 after stepping into Carlos Sainz Jr.’s car for FP1 in Russia.
Friday Pacesetter Hamilton Hopeful of Continuing Good Start to Sochi Weekend into Saturday
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Lewis Hamilton was fastest overall on Friday as the Russian Grand Prix got underway around a track he feels has been one of his weakest in recent years.
Daniel Ticktum has more development to do in order to be ready for a Formula 1 race seat, according to Aston Martin Red Bull Racing Team Principal Christian Horner.
The second free practice in Russia saw Mercedes finish one and two, Red Bull three and four and Ferrari five and sixth.
An overnight fire in the Haas garage at Sochi damaged two sets of tyres allocated to Kevin Magnussen, with the team formally requesting replacements to the FIA.
Stoffel Vandoorne does not expect to be on the grid in 2019 but wants to remain connected with Formula 1 in some capacity alongside finding a ride in another series.
Red Bull Reverting Back to B-Spec Engine as C-Spec ‘Cannot Run at High Altitude’ - Verstappen
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Red Bull knew they would have to revert back to a B-spec engine at some point when they took the new C-spec unit, as the update cannot currently run at high altitude circuits.
Pierre Gasly hopes to have a competitive STR13 this weekend in Sochi, whilst Brendon Hartley will experience racing in Russia for the very first time.
The Canadian will participate in FP1 this weekend with Force India before returning to the Formula 2 paddock and racing for DAMS.
The Mexican has finished on the podium in Russia back in 2015, and despite the poor result in Singapore he arrives at the Sochi Autodrom completely focused on getting the best result possible for Force India this weekend.
Mercedes are unbeaten at the Sochi Autodrom since the race made its debut in 2014, with previous victories for Lewis Hamilton (twice), Nico Rosberg and Valtteri Bottas in the past four seasons.
