Mercedes praise Bottas’ ‘perfect’ Russia performance
Mercedes' motorsport strategy director James Vowles has praised Valtteri Bottas for his perfect defence against Charles Leclerc at the Russian GP.
Russian Grand Prix
After two ridiculous races, the Russian Grand Prix was a return to reality for both Formula 1 and the Torquing point team.
After an excellent two races in Italy, there are records and reputations at stake as the racing heads to Russia.
Russian GP promoter Rosgonki are working on a "meticulous" plan with various groups to allow fans to attend the race this year.
Robert Kubica’s sponsors, Orlen, want an official explanation from Williams as to why they retired him at the Russian Grand Prix. With George Russell already out of the race due to a brakes issue, team-mate Kubica was retired shortly after by the team to “conserve parts ahead of the intense flyaway races which end the […]
Mercedes' motorsport strategy director James Vowles admits that the team were caught out by how little the soft tyre degraded at the Russian GP.
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Marko: Vettel has no future at Ferrari
As Ferrari continue to put out the flames from their disastrous Russian Grand Prix strategy, Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko believes Sebastian Vettel no longer has a future at the team.
Leclerc failed to take his own advice in Russia
Charles Leclerc said he would “just shut up” and drive following his Singapore outbursts, but just one week later he failed to take his own advice.
Hamilton needed ‘qualifying laps’ to stay with Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton claimed it was like trying to do "qualifying laps every lap" in an effort to keep up with Ferrari at the Russian GP.
Conclusions from the Russian Grand Prix
Another tough weekend for Ferrari's young gun as team orders overshadow the team's pace, Merc play the 1-2 game to perfection, Red Bull fall away...
Russian Grand Prix driver ratings
Ferrari somewhat caused their own downfall at the Russian GP, and Mercedes were there to capitalise as Lewis Hamilton headed a one-two finish.
Italian press reaction: High tension building at Ferrari
Ferrari are back making headlines for the wrong reasons after team orders in Russia played a part in their winning streak coming to an abrupt end.
Vettel stands by his V12 radio message
Although Sebastian Vettel admits his V12 engine comment at the Russian GP was "very bitter", it did represent his true thoughts.
Steiner could be in trouble for criticising stewards
Haas principal Guenther Steiner could be at risk of punishment after his reaction to Kevin Magnussen's penalty at the Russian GP.
Bottas: Safety Car was Mercedes’ ‘miracle’
Valtteri Bottas has described the timing of the Safety Car at the Russian GP as a "miracle" for Mercedes.
Hulkenberg: I deserved ‘much better’ in Russia
Nico Hulkenberg believes he and Renault deserved a far better result at the Russian GP after finishing P10.
Ferrari: Vettel-Leclerc rivalry a ‘luxury’
Ferrari team boss Mattia Binotto has played down the latest friction between Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc, saying he still considers it a "luxury".
Ricciardo was ‘a passenger’ in Sochi shunt
Daniel Ricciardo concedes if he had qualified better perhaps he would not have been taken out at Turn 4 on the opening lap of the Russian GP.
Villeneuve: ‘Karma punished Ferrari’ in Russia
Jacques Villeneuve said that "karma" punished Ferrari for overcomplicating their race strategy at the Russian Grand Prix.
Vettel ‘didn’t understand’ Ferrari team orders
Sebastian Vettel wasn't sure what happened with Ferrari's team orders as their race unraveled in Russia.
Ferrari were ‘on another planet’ at the start
Lewis Hamilton has said Ferrari were "on another planet" with their pace at the start of the Russian Grand Prix.
Wolff: Vettel’s stoppage gave Mercedes the win
Mercedes principal Toto Wolff admitted that the Safety Car after Sebastian Vettel's retirement gave Lewis Hamilton victory in Russia.
Leclerc: ‘The tactic was me giving the slipstream’
Charles Leclerc said there was a pre-arranged tactic for him to give Sebastian Vettel a tow down to Turn 2 at the Russian Grand Prix.
Binotto to review Ferrari’s pre-race instructions
Ferrari boss, Mattia Binotto, has pondered whether the team "have to be more precise" with their instructions before races.
Race: Hamilton wins in Russia as Ferrari implode
Lewis Hamilton returned to winning ways at the Russian GP, continuing Mercedes' perfect record, as Ferrari snookered themselves.