Russian Grand Prix - Sochi

[Hyperion]

A very somber build up to the race

New circuit, though Russia does not deserve it given recent events IMO.

I think Bottas could be the dark horse here.

Let's hope for a safe race

 

[Taybha]

Just placed my money down the drain bet Vergne top six finish @ 7-2

 

[Hyperion]

Just placed my money down the drain bet Vergne top six finish @ 7-2

Could be a good shout.

Rosberg has messed up already. Some amazing corners/bends on this track

 

[Deleted member 18477]

Couple of nice corners. Pretty boring track though...

 

[Hyperion]

Yep. It's gonna be one of those circuits that has a good start but dies out into a precession

 

[Deleted member 18477]

Yep. It's gonna be one of those circuits that has a good start but dies out into a precession

The fact you can go 52 laps on 1 set of tyres tells you everything about this track. At least Hamilton's 1st.

 

[wakeytom]

One of the worst races of the year in the end. Was looking forward to pure racing on a wide track but there has been nothing doing at all

 

[Hyperion]

The fact you can go 52 laps on 1 set of tyres tells you everything about this track. At least Hamilton's 1st.

Exactly, it's been a bore of a race. Felt sorry for the Marussia team with Max retiring so early in an emotional race for them

 

[Worthingite]

It's yet another track designed by Hermann Tilke. What do you expect?!? The man is killing F1

 

[gregbrighton]

Dull grand prix. Well done to Lewis though.

 

[wakeytom]

Nice to see Hamilton and Rosberg ignoring each other at the weigh in, rather speak to Botas

 

[Hyperion]

Putin must be right pi**ed standing on the podium to the tune of God Save the Queen

 

[wakeytom]

Putin must be right pi**ed standing on the podium to the tune of God Save the Queen

I didnt think that Russia/Putin had a big issue with the UK obviously much more with the US

 

[Pavilionaire]

Putin milked every photo op there was going as Mercedes win the Constructor's Championship in Russia. It doesn't sit right with me

 

[Juan Albion]

Yeah, but Hamilton totally ignored Putin afterwards, until he decided to shake his hand as an after-thought. Well done that man.

 

[Taybha]

Was Kobyashi sacked half way round ?