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After Mercedes stormed to a front row lock-out in Formula 1 qualifying for the Russian Grand Prix on Sochi on Saturday, it was somewhat predictable that the topic of team orders would be a major talking point after the chequered flag had fallen on Sunday afternoon.

Max Verstappen admitted following his charge from 19th to fifth in the Russian Grand Prix that he had a “close moment” on the opening lap that nearly saw him get pushed into the wall.

Just when we thought things were winding down on the technical front for 2018, the two Formula 1 title protagonists unveiled a series of bold upgrades to their cars for Sochi.

Saturday’s qualifying session for the Russian Grand Prix is unlikely to be remembered as one of the high points of the 2018 Formula 1 season.

Lewis Hamilton closed out practice for the Russian Grand Prix at the top of the timesheets, heading up another one-two finish for Mercedes at the Sochi Autodrom as Formula 1 title rival Sebastian Vettel finished six-tenths of a second off the pace.

Valtteri Bottas remained coy following Mercedes’ impressive display during Formula 1 practice for the Russian Grand Prix, believing the rival Ferrari team is yet to show its true pace in Sochi.

Lewis Hamilton headed up a one-two finish for Mercedes in second practice for the Russian Grand Prix on Friday afternoon, as Formula 1 title rival Sebastian Vettel ended the session more than half a second off the pace.

Full results from Free Practice 2 for the Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom, round 16 of the 2018 Formula 1 season. 2018 Formula 1 Russian Grand Prix - Free Practice 2 Results

Fernando Alonso believes this weekend’s Russian Grand Prix in Sochi will allow McLaren to prove its “true performance” against its Formula 1 rivals after a series of “extreme” circuits.

Max Verstappen looks likely to take a grid penalty for the Russian Grand Prix in Sochi at the end of the month following a recurring engine issue through the Singapore race weekend.

Paddy Lowe tells Crash.net the reasons for swapping world champions for Williams and why he doesn't miss Mercedes 'for five seconds'...

Romain Grosjean and Jolyon Palmer are still at odds over their Sochi collision, the laytter saying his rival is displaying 'strange logic'

After seeing his former team-mate take his first F1 win in Russia, Felipe Massa backs Valtteri Bottas to go on to bigger and better things.

Felipe Massa says he left room for Sebastian Vettel to pass on the final lap... but the German says he definitely lost time in victory pursuit.

Full Russian Grand Prix race results following Round 4 of the 2017 World Championship at the Sochi Autodrom

The Formula 1 paddock comes together to show support for British Formula 4 racer Billy Monger at this weekend's Russian Grand Prix.

With Bernie Ecclestone out of the picture and scandal aplenty, is it - or should it be - the beginning of the end for the Russian GP?

Harking back to his 2016 clash with Sebastian Vettel in China, Daniil Kvyat reveals a special 'torpedo' helmet design for his home race in Russia this weekend.

'Speed bumps' are added to the exit of the tricky turn two right-hander to stop drivers taking advantage of the large run-off area.

All the information on where to watch the Formula 1 Russian Grand Prix LIVE this weekend as Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel continue their battle for supremacy.

It was meant to be a move to challenge Silverstone's status as the home of British motorsport but it forced Donington Park to its knees in the pursuit of the British GP

As harsh as it seems, Red Bull Racing's timing and reasons for promoting Max Verstappen are spot on... and it could prove beneficial for Daniil Kvyat too.

Daniil Kvyat will return to the Toro Rosso team he made his F1 debut with in 2014 following the decision to replace him with Max Verstappen.

Lewis Hamilton's run to second place in the Russian Grand Prix may not have been possible without the efforts of his team... and Bernie Ecclestone.