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    Sochi disappointment will make Norris and McLaren stronger, says Seidl

    Sochi disappointment will make Norris and McLaren stronger, says Seidl

    2021 Russian Grand Prix

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    1st October 2021, 8:1230th September 2021, 22:48 | Written by Dieter Rencken and Keith Collantine

    McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl says the team and its driver Lando Norris will bounce back from the disappointment of losing victory in last weekend’s Russian Grand Prix.

    F1 race start times could be brought forward to avoid Spa-style wash-outs

    F1 race start times could be brought forward to avoid Spa-style wash-outs

    2021 Russian Grand Prix

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    30th September 2021, 7:1430th September 2021, 0:01 | Written by Dieter Rencken and Keith Collantine

    Formula 1 will discuss allowing race start times to be brought forward to avoid a repeat of the wash-out which ruined the Belgian Grand Prix in August.

    New technology in Ferrari’s power unit update vital for 2022 – Binotto

    New technology in Ferrari’s power unit update vital for 2022 – Binotto

    2021 Russian Grand Prix

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    29th September 2021, 8:1128th September 2021, 23:43 | Written by Dieter Rencken and Keith Collantine

    Ferrari say the new power unit introduced on Charles Leclerc’s car last weekend offered modest performance gains but was a significant step forward in terms of technology.

    Mercedes have left too many points on the table, admits Wolff

    Mercedes have left too many points on the table, admits Wolff

    2021 Russian Grand Prix

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    29th September 2021, 7:1428th September 2021, 23:41 | Written by Dieter Rencken and Keith Collantine

    Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff admits the team has missed clear points-scoring opportunities in recent races, despite its improved position in both championships.

    We made too many mistakes and didn’t deserve points – Gasly

    We made too many mistakes and didn’t deserve points – Gasly

    2021 Russian Grand Prix

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    28th September 2021, 13:09 | Written by Dieter Rencken and Keith Collantine

    Pierre Gasly said AlphaTauri deserved their second point-less result in a row at the Russian Grand Prix.

    2021 Russian Grand Prix Star Performers

    2021 Russian Grand Prix Star Performers

    2021 Russian Grand Prix

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    28th September 2021, 12:2628th September 2021, 23:44 | Written by Keith Collantine

    Charles Leclerc, Carlos Sainz Jnr, Fernando Alonso and Lando Norris were RaceFans’ Star Performers of the Russian Grand Prix. Here’s why.

    Sainz calls Sochi “definitely my best weekend for Ferrari” after podium

    Sainz calls Sochi “definitely my best weekend for Ferrari” after podium

    2021 Russian Grand Prix

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    28th September 2021, 8:1627th September 2021, 23:18 | Written by Keith Collantine

    Carlos Sainz Jnr said his third podium finish as a Ferrari driver at Sochi was the product of his best weekend so far with the team.

    More than half the F1 field has led a race in most competitive hybrid season yet

    More than half the F1 field has led a race in most competitive hybrid season yet

    2021 Russian Grand Prix stats and facts

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    28th September 2021, 7:1528th September 2021, 23:44 | Written by Keith Collantine

    F1 saw its 11th different race leader this season in the Russian Grand Prix, the most in any year since the V6 hybrid turbos were introduced.

    The signs Mercedes didn’t sacrifice Bottas to help Hamilton through “tactical” engine change

    The signs Mercedes didn’t sacrifice Bottas to help Hamilton through “tactical” engine change

    2021 Russian Grand Prix

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    27th September 2021, 17:2327th September 2021, 17:23 | Written by Keith Collantine and Dieter Rencken

    Mercedes admitted they might not have changed Valtteri Bottas’ power unit at Sochi had they realised how hard overtaking would be.

    Hamilton at risk of penalties as Mercedes admit “question marks” over power units

    Hamilton at risk of penalties as Mercedes admit “question marks” over power units

    2021 Russian Grand Prix

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    27th September 2021, 15:10 | Written by Keith Collantine

    Lewis Hamilton may have to emulate his team mate by taking grid penalties for power unit changes in future races as Mercedes admitted uncertainties over their hardware.

    Paddock Diary: Russian Grand Prix part two

    Paddock Diary: Russian Grand Prix part two

    2021 Russian Grand Prix

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    27th September 2021, 13:0727th September 2021, 14:55 | Written by Dieter Rencken

    Paddock chatter around a race in Qatar, F1’s 2022 calendar and VW Group subsided as a drama-filled race yielded Lewis Hamilton’s 100th career win.

    Radio messages reveal how Ricciardo made the “black and white” tyre call Norris missed

    Radio messages reveal how Ricciardo made the “black and white” tyre call Norris missed

    2021 Russian Grand Prix

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    27th September 2021, 12:152nd April 2022, 23:27 | Written by Keith Collantine

    While one McLaren driver made the right call to pit when rain fell at Sochi, the other took a race-losing decision to stay out. Their radio messages reveal how.

    The grey area Alonso exploited with his first-lap corner-cut at Sochi

    The grey area Alonso exploited with his first-lap corner-cut at Sochi

    2021 Russian Grand Prix

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    27th September 2021, 10:2928th September 2021, 11:40 | Written by Keith Collantine and Dieter Rencken

    Fernando Alonso’s early decision to drive through the turn two run-off area on the first lap at Sochi paid off.

    Leclerc suspects Norris will feel “very guilty” over lost win

    Leclerc suspects Norris will feel “very guilty” over lost win

    2021 Russian Grand Prix

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    27th September 2021, 7:2627th September 2021, 1:06 | Written by Dieter Rencken and Keith Collantine

    Charles Leclerc empathised with Lando Norris over his lost victory in Sochi but said he expects the McLaren driver will win a race soon.

    How a late rain shower led to hundredth win for Hamilton and heartbreak for Norris

    How a late rain shower led to hundredth win for Hamilton and heartbreak for Norris

    2021 Russian Grand Prix review

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    27th September 2021, 6:3027th September 2021, 1:18 | Written by Keith Collantine

    Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen and Lando Norris responded very differently when a late rain shower brought drama to the Russian Grand Prix.

    Vote for your 2021 Russian Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend

    Vote for your 2021 Russian Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend

    2021 Russian Grand Prix

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    26th September 2021, 21:5726th September 2021, 21:53 | Written by Keith Collantine

    Who was the best driver during the 2021 Russian Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.


    2021 Russian Grand Prix interactive data: lap charts, times and tyres

    2021 Russian Grand Prix

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    26th September 2021, 21:50 | Written by Hazel Southwell and Keith Collantine

    Lando Norris lost the Russian Grand Prix win with a poor pit stop call but the data shows he had a decent chance of keeping Lewis Hamilton behind had it stayed dry.

    Russell pleased with “really strong performance” despite drop from third to tenth

    Russell pleased with “really strong performance” despite drop from third to tenth

    2021 Russian Grand Prix

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    26th September 2021, 20:19 | Written by Dieter Rencken and Hazel Southwell

    George Russell was satisfied with his race at Sochi Autodrom despite falling from third on the grid to finish tenth.

    Bottas “could have been on the podium” with earlier pit stop

    Bottas “could have been on the podium” with earlier pit stop

    2021 Russian Grand Prix

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    26th September 2021, 19:37 | Written by Dieter Rencken and Keith Collantine

    Valtteri Bottas said he could have finished on the podium had Mercedes brought him into the pits for intermediate tyres when they first discussed it.

    “We never get lucky” rues Alonso after losing podium finish

    “We never get lucky” rues Alonso after losing podium finish

    2021 Russian Grand Prix

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    26th September 2021, 18:4826th September 2021, 22:01 | Written by Keith Collantine

    Fernando Alonso said his Alpine team deserved a podium finish in the Russian Grand Prix after running third in the closing stages of the race.

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