Russian Grand Prix

Formula 1: Russian Grand Prix cancelled in wake of Ukraine crisis

F1 were reacting to Russian President Vladimir Putin defying Western warnings to unleash a full-scale invasion on Thursday that quickly claimed dozens of lives and displaced at least 100,000 people.

Formula 1 2022: Sebastian Vettel says he won't race in Russia following attack on Ukraine

“My own opinion is I should not go, I will not go," said Sebastian Vettel.

Formula 1: Lewis Hamilton wins 100th F1 race to take lead over Max Verstappen

Hamilton turned Verstappen's five-point championship lead into a two-point lead of his own as the Dutch driver finished second after a dramatic drive from last on the grid.

Russian GP: Mercedes task Bottas with frustrating Verstappen as Hamilton bids for 100th win

Bottas, who qualified in the seventh spot on Saturday, is expected to try and slow down Verstappen as he attempts to pick his way through the field.

Formula 1: Lando Norris grabs pole at rain-hit qualifying for Russian Grand Prix

McLaren driver Lando Norris took pole after timing his final fast lap to perfection, in the dying seconds of the session after switching to slick tires as the racing line dried.

Formula 1 2021: Russian Grand Prix's final practice session cancelled due to heavy rain

A Formula 2 sprint race, scheduled for Saturday, was postponed.

Formula 1 2021: Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas sets fastest time in first practice, Lewis Hamilton in second

Bottas' best time of 1 minute, 34.427 seconds was .211 faster than Hamilton. Championship leader Max Verstappen of Red Bull was .016 further back in third.

Formula 1: Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen gear up for title fight in Russia with verbal jabs

Verstappen has a five-point lead over Hamilton in the championship with five races to go.

Max Verstappen gets three-place grid penalty for Lewis Hamilton crash at Monza

Verstappen's car, pushed onto the sausage kerb at the Turn One chicane, ended up with its back wheel rolling over the top of his rival's Mercedes, narrowly missing Hamilton's head.

Russia wants to keep fans in stadiums despite coronavirus infection rate rising steadily

Russia has allowed some of the biggest crowds at sports events in Europe, even as some other countries revert back to empty stadiums.