Formula One 2021 – Russian Grand Prix Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does qualifying begin for the Russian Grand Prix? Saturday 25th September, 2021 – 13:00 (UK)
When does the race begin for the Russian Grand Prix? Sunday 26th September, 2021 – 13:00 (UK)
What is the expected weather for the weekend? Temperatures between 18 and 21c during the weekend with rain expected during qualifying but it should clear up by race day
Where can I get tickets for the Russian Grand Prix? Ticket information for all races on the F1 2021 calendar can be found here
What channel is the Russian Grand Prix on in the UK? Both the qualifying and race will be televised live on Sky Sport F1
Where can I stream the Russian Grand Prix in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream the qualifying and race live via Sky Go
Who won the 2020 Russian Grand Prix on? Valtteri Bottas – Mercedes
THE PREDICTION
All the headlines from the Italian Grand Prix were around title
challengers Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton as the pair collided once
again. They were both knocked out of that race with the Dutchman handed a
three-place penalty on the grid. He has opted to take a new engine
ahead of this race so will now start from the back of the grid, handing
Hamilton a huge advantage. Mercedes have dominated this race since the
Russian GP was reintroduced to the circuit back in 2014, winning all
seven races since and with Hamilton accounting for four of those, he can
capitalise on his rival’s woes by claiming the victory in Sochi.
