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?
 
Finally Kimi is on essentially the same qualifying time as Alonso. Only .07 sec. difference.
 
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I sincerely hope for a good race too. I just thought qualie was a bit dull, but then it was in Japan too.
 
I just thought Jenson's interview was disappointing to qualifying 4th unless Ron has the serious expectations that he should have got pole or he's been informed he is not needed for next year as the up turn in Mclaren's pace has convinced Alonso to sign the contract
 
With the exception of Kvyat everyone seemed pretty downbeat after qualifying. There was no sign of a celebration from Hamilton when he was getting out of the car for example. Maybe he's just completely focused on the championship and race wins.
 
WTF just happened

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The on-board shots of Lewis were just ridiculous, he was so far from the limit and lifting off miles before the corners... and still pulling away from Bottas. I think that was possibly Mercedes' most dominant race so far this season.
 
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