Grand Prix 2014 Russian Grand Prix Practice, Qualifying & Race Discussion

Greetings, Comrades!!!

Welcome to glorious nation of Russia for Russian Grand Prix, for Russian Grand Prix in former Soviet city of Sochi.

The former holiday-city for many famous Soviet dictators, the city of Sochi plays host to the first Russian Grand Prix, the circuit of which winds its way around the 2014 Winter Olympic Park. There were initially plans for a Soviet Grand Prix around the streets of Moscow, however the Hungarian Grand Prix was created instead. The allure of having a Grand Prix in the world's biggest nation was always seemingly irresistible, and so it has proved.

His Greatness Royal General Secretary King Vladimir will undoubtedly be at the race, and will see it as further proof of Russia's sporting and cultural prowess. Expect the vodka to be flowing and Russian troop hats to be worn!!!

In terms of the weather, it is in glorious former Soviet nation of Russia. In October. But Sochi should be nowhere near as harsh of other areas of Russia. Hopefully the weather shouldn't play too much of a part in this thrilling championship battle - actually, on second thoughts, it would be great if it could!!!

The circuit itself is long - as the race is 52 laps - a 'street' circuit (with runoffs) and there have been unfortunate comparisons to Valencia, but hopefully these fears will be unfounded, and turn 4 does look interesting - it will sure put a test to the right-hand tyres and the left-hand-side of the drivers' necks.

As the championship battle comes to a head, will Hamilton still lead after a race in Putin's fairground, will Rosberg reclaim his place at the top of the standings or will there be another case of a Mercedes car stalin?
 
In past seasons a driver starting from 3rd or 4th on the grid you'd think yeah he's got a chance of a win but this season barring any mechanical or accidents befalling the the Merc's they just haven't...
 
Which side of the grid is pole on? The shortest run down to turn two will be on the right due to the kink that they have named turn one but the cleanest side will the on the left surely....
 
I searched around the inter web for an image to sum up my feelings towards the qualie session today and this one sprung out at me.
I so hope the race will be better but I suspect we will be wondering who will finish 4th as 1-2-3 are already decided.

Do you know one saying?
"Pig dirt finds everywhere"
Nothing personal
 
My image was supposed to suggest that qualie was as dull as ditch water but, perhaps, this is not an expression which translates. Ho hum.
 
Considering this is a street circuit and a Herman. I think I like this track. Yes the fences are featureless and it is a little hard to make out where you are, BUT the track is very wide, there seems to be real over taking points, turn 3 on-board is very cool, the drivers are finding many corners 'a bit tricky' AND the Russian people have turned out in high numbers to watch a sport that has never been to their country before, that's just fantastic. I have high hopes of a good race tomorrow. I wish the nay sayers would give things a chance before claiming things shit before they even happen.
 
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