Max Verstappen over halfway towards ban after Russia penalty read more »

Valtteri Bottas put an end to Lewis Hamilton's charge to an 80th pole position, grabbing the coveted grid slot by 0.1s in qualifying for the Russian GP. read more »

Pierre Gasly was encouraged to finish eighth fastest in second practice in Russia, although he knows he will be starting at the back of the grid following an engine change penalty. read more »

Artem Markelov completed twenty-two laps in his maiden free practice session in Formula 1 after stepping into Carlos Sainz Jr.'s car for FP1 in Russia. read more »

Fernando Alonso believes that strategy will be the key for McLaren to score points in Russia come Sunday afternoon. read more »

Fernando Alonso says McLaren cannot expect "miracles" at this weekend's Russian Grand Prix, with the Spaniard set to start towards the back of the grid. read more »

Lewis Hamilton says performance updates to his Mercedes car have motivated him to push even harder at this weekend's Russian Grand Prix. read more »

Russia has never been our strongest circuit but today there are some good signs. read more »

Daniel Ricciardo will start towards the back of the field for the Russian Grand Prix on Sunday, and he hopes it will be a two-stop race. read more »

Even with grid penalties looming, Ricciardo takes heart from Red Bull's Friday pace in Sochi after beating both Ferraris. read more »

In between practice sessions on Friday, team bosses Cyril Abiteboul, Toto Wolff and Otmar Szafnauer spoke to the media in Sochi, along with Mario Isola from Pirelli. read more »

The second free practice in Russia saw Mercedes finish one and two, Red Bull three and four and Ferrari five and sixth. read more »

Sebastian Vettel accepts Ferrari 'quite far away' after Russia practice read more »

"We've got some catching up to do," admits Sebastian Vettel as title rival Lewis Hamilton sets the pace in FP2 in Russia. read more »

Sebastian Vettel sets the pace for Ferrari in the opening practice for the Russian Grand Prix in Sochi. read more »

Sebastian Vettel was the fastest driver in Free Practice 1, beating Max Verstappen by 0.050 seconds at the Russian Grand Prix. read more »

Sebastian Vettel sets early pace in Russia ahead of Max Verstappen and Mercedes pair. read more »

Fernando Alonso, Daniel Ricciardo, Max Verstappen, Pierre Gasly and Brendon Hartley all have grid penalties for the Russian Grand Prix. read more »

Alonso, Gasly, Hartley, Ricciardo and Verstappen set for grid penalties in Russia after power unit changes. read more »

Pierre Gasly hopes to have a competitive STR13 this weekend in Sochi, whilst Brendon Hartley will experience racing in Russia for the very first time. read more »

The Mexican has finished on the podium in Russia back in 2015, and despite the poor result in Singapore he arrives at the Sochi Autodrom completely focused on getting the best... read more »

Gil de Ferran says it is important both Fernando Alonso and Stoffel Vandoorne see the chequered flag on Sunday in Sochi. read more »

The Belgian knows he needs to address his weakness in Qualifying if he is to have a shot at the points in Russia. read more »

Fernando Alonso says that seeing two cars finish in Singapore was promising for McLaren, but realises they may struggle in the late stages of the season. read more »

Both Toro Rosso drivers will receive grid penalties at this weekend's Russian Grand Prix as engine supplier Honda introduces a new power unit upgrade. read more »