Top ten pictures from the 2019 Russian Grand Prix

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Ten of the best pictures which tell the story of the 2019 Russian Grand Prix weekend.

Daniil Kvyat

Daniil Kvyat, Toro Rosso, Sochi Autodrom, 2019
Daniil Kvyat, Toro Rosso, Sochi Autodrom, 2019

Daniil Kvyat didn’t have much luck at his home race weekend. His Toro Rosso broke down twice during practice and the FIA told him he couldn’t wear his special new helmet design.

Daniel Ricciardo

Daniel Ricciardo, Renault, Sochi Autodrom, 2019
Daniel Ricciardo, Renault, Sochi Autodrom, 2019

Daniel Ricciardo bounced his Renault off a barrier in practice.

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Romain Grosjean

Romain Grosjean, Haas, Sochi Autodrom, 2019
Romain Grosjean, Haas, Sochi Autodrom, 2019

Will Sochi be on the calendar much longer? As we revealed last week a rival venue could take over the race after the 2020 F1 season.

Alexander Albon

Alexander Albon, Red Bull, Sochi Autodrom, 2019
Alexander Albon, Red Bull, Sochi Autodrom, 2019

A crash in qualifying meant Alexander Albon had to start from the pit lane, but thanks to a Safety Car period and some great passes he recovered to finish fifth.

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Renault and McLaren

Cars, Sochi Autodrom, 2019
Cars, Sochi Autodrom, 2019

McLaren extended their points lead over Renault in the contest for ‘best of the rest’ honours.

Kimi Raikkonen

Kimi Raikkonen, Alfa Romeo, Sochi Autodrom, 2019

Kimi Raikkonen slipped up at the start, incurring a drive-through penalty for jumping the start.

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Charles Leclerc

Charles Leclerc, Ferrari, Sochi Autodrom, 2019
Charles Leclerc, Ferrari, Sochi Autodrom, 2019

Charles Leclerc took his fourth pole position in a row but Ferrari had made careful plans for how they wanted to manage the start of the race.

Start

Start, Sochi Autodrom, 2019
Start, Sochi Autodrom, 2019

Then the race began Leclerc allowed Sebastian Vettel by into turn two, but his team mate was reluctant to give the place back when he was ordered to.

Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, Sochi Autodrom, 2019
Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, Sochi Autodrom, 2019

Lewis Hamilton lucked in to win number nine of 2019.

Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, Sochi Autodrom, 2019
Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, Sochi Autodrom, 2019

Hamilton extended his championship lead to 73 points with his latest victory.

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