Why Formula 1 drivers and fans were left baffled by ballerina at the start of Russian Grand Prix

There were some slightly odd scenes to start the Russian Grand Prix, with a ballerina dancing on a piano as a confused set of Formula 1 drivers, and fans at home, watched on.

Pre-race ceremonies usually see drivers assemble at the front of the grid for national anthems, which has recently been dominated by who will take a knee, and who won’t.

The race was won by Lewis Hamilton in stunning circumstances as rain and the wrong tyre choice stole a maiden victory from Lando Norris, but confusion still remained from the race's strange opening.

The music played out in Russia was not the country’s national anthem, due to their global sporting ban imposed by the World Anti-Doping Agency.