Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc swapped places at the top of the times sheets in the second practice session at Sochi, with the Red Bull driver coming out on top.
2019 Russian Grand Prix articles archive
2019 Russian Grand Prix articles
2019 Russian Grand Prix practice in pictures
F1 Pictures
Posted onPictures from the first day of practice for the 2019 Russian Grand Prix.
Live: 2019 Russian Grand Prix second practice
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Mercedes planning to run Ocon in extra tyre test
2019 Russian Grand Prix
Posted onEsteban Ocon will have a last chance to drive a Mercedes Formula 1 car in next week’s tyre test before he joins Renault for next season.
Paddock Diary: Russian Grand Prix day one
2019 Russian Grand Prix
Posted onAs Dieter Rencken arrives in Sochi for the Russian Grand Prix it quickly transpires the Black Sea resort won’t be welcoming Formula 1 for much longer.
Leclerc pips Verstappen as practice begins in Sochi
2019 Russian Grand Prix first practice
Posted onCharles Leclerc narrowly led Red Bull rival Max Verstappen in the first practice session for the Russian Grand Prix.
Live: 2019 Russian Grand Prix first practice
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Will Mercedes extend streak of wins or defeats? Six Russian GP talking points
2019 Russian Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes could set their longest losing streak of the V6 hybrid era – but Sochi has been one of their strongest tracks. Here are the Russian Grand Prix talking points.
2019 Russian Grand Prix build-up in pictures
F1 Pictures
Posted onRenault junior drivers Guanyu Zhou, Jack Aitken, Max Fewtrell, Christian Lundgaard and Ye Yifei are all wearing the helmet design of the late Anthoine Hubert in this weekend’s F1 support races at Sochi.
Kvyat sees benefits in moving Russian GP from Sochi
2019 Russian Grand Prix
Posted onDaniil Kvyat says moving the Russian Grand Prix from Sochi Autodrom could help more fans attend the race, including those from Finland.
Verstappen not concerned by second engine penalty in three races
2019 Russian Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen is not concerned about incurring a grid penalty for the second time in three races after having another new engine fitted to his Red Bull.
Red Bull and Toro Rosso drivers to take grid penalties
2019 Russian Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen, Alexander Albon, Pierre Gasly and Daniil Kvyat will take grid penalties this weekend as Honda introduces a new engine ahead of its home race.
Risk of rain throughout Russian Grand Prix weekend
2019 Russian Grand Prix weather
Posted onFormula 1 could see its first wet Russian Grand Prix in Sochi this weekend. The risk of rain will be highest during Saturday.
2019 Russian Grand Prix TV Times
2019 Russian Grand Prix
Posted onIt’s the Russian Grand Prix this weekend. Don’t want to miss any of the live action? Here are the times for all of this weekend’s sessions, plus F2 and F3.
Add the times of every 2019 F1 session to your calendar
2019 F1 season
Posted onThe starting times for the 2019 Formula 1 race, qualifying and practice sessions have been confirmed. Add them to your calendar here.
FIA formally approves 21-race F1 schedule for 2019
2019 F1 calendar
Posted onThe FIA World Motor Sport Council has approved the 2019 F1 calendar with no changes to the 21 race dates and venues which were proposed by Formula One Management.
F1 reveals draft 21-race calendar for 2019 including German GP
2019 F1 season
Posted onFormula One Management has revealed a draft 2019 F1 calendar which features 21 races including a German Grand Prix.
Formula 1 calendar expected to shrink to 20 races next year
2019 F1 season
Posted onThe 2019 F1 calendar is expected to feature 20 rounds, one fewer than this year, and will be announced before the next round, RaceFans understands.