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F1 Russian Grand Prix 2021: Date and UK start time, live stream, starting positions, race schedule and how to watch as Lewis Hamilton starts in P4, Lando Norris on pole while Max Verstappen is at the back
The 2021 Formula 1 campaign continues this weekend with the Russian Grand Prix centre of it all at the Sochi Autodrom.
The Italian Grand Prix was filled with drama as Max Verstappen collided with Lewis Hamilton once again and put them both out of the race.
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After the incident, Hamilton said: “Thank God for the halo, that ultimately, I think, saved me, and saved my neck.â€
The dramatic collision caused the rivalry to increase its intensity ahead of the Russian Gran Prix as Verstappen was issued a penalty.
The Dutchman is set to start this upcoming race with a 3-place grid penalty and also received two penalty points on his licence.
With the rivalry coming to a head in Italy last weekend, anticipation is growing for upcoming action.
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When is the F1 Russian Grand Prix?
Practice for the Russian Grand Prix started at 9.30am on Friday, September 24.
Qualifying for the race then took place at 1pm on Saturday, September 25.
And the race itself is set for Sunday, September 26th with lights out scheduled for 1pm UK time.
How do I watch the F1 Russian Grand Prix?
Live coverage will be shown on Sky Sports F1 throughout the weekend with practice scheduled for Friday, September 24 and Saturday, September 25.
Build-up for the Grand Prix will begin at 11.30am on Sunday, September 26.
Highlights are also available to watch on Channel 4 throughout the weekend.
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F1 Russian Grand Prix: Starting positions
Lando Norris will start the Russian Grand Prix in pole position, followed by Carlos Sainz of Ferrari and George Russell of Williams.
Lewis Hamilton will start in fourth after suffering two accidents in qualifying, while Max Verstappen will start at the back of the grid in 20th position after taking a penalty for an engine change.
The starting positions for the Russian GP:
1. Lando Norris, McLaren
2. Carlos Sainz, Ferrari
3. George Russell, Williams
4. Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes
5. Daniel Ricciardo, McLaren
6. Fernando Alonso, Alpine
7. Valtteri Bottas, Mercedes
8. Lance Stroll, Aston Martin
9. Sergio Perez, Red Bull
10. Esteban Ocon, Alpine
11.Sebastian Vettel, Aston Martin
12. Pierre Gasly, AlphaTauri
13. Yuki Tsunoda, AlphaTauri
14. Nicholas Latifi, Williams
15. Kimi Raikonnen, Alfa Romeo
16. Mick Schumacher, Haas
17. Antonio Giovinazzi, Alfa Romeo
18. Nikita Mazepin, Haas
19. Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
20. Max Verstappen, Red Bull
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Hamilton v Verstappen: F1 Russian Grand Prix
Victory in front of his own fans at the Dutch Grand Prix meant that Verstappen reclaimed his spot at the top of the F1 Drivers' championship and remains there with 226.5 points.
Hamilton sits five points behind the Red Bull driver with 221.5 points after both of them were out of last week's Italian Grand Prix.
Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas is behind the pair in third with 141 points, showcasing just how far ahead the leaders are with seven races left.
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Verstappen won in Belgian and Holland before Daniel Ricciardo claimed victory in Italy.
After Russia, the F1 calendar will head to the Turkish Grand Prix at the Istanbul Park in Tuzla on October 10.
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