close global

Welcome to GPFans

CHOOSE YOUR COUNTRY

  • NL
  • GB
  • ES-MX
  • US
  • GB
Russian Grand Prix: Strategy Guide

Russian Grand Prix: Strategy Guide

Russian Grand Prix: Strategy Guide

Russian Grand Prix: Strategy Guide

With track position king at the Russian Grand Prix, strategy is likely to play a key role at the Sochi Autodrom. Valtteri Bottas and Lewis Hamilton will lead Ferrari pair Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen away from the front row of the grid, but can the red cars get in the mix?

The four leading cars will start the race on ultrasoft tyres, having set their fastest Q2 times on the more durable rubber, while the rest of the top 10 will start on the quicker, but much more brittle, hypersofts.

That could put Renault in position for a double points haul from 11th and 12th on the grid, having decided to skip Q2 on Saturday in order to secure a free choice of tyres.

Pirelli, as ever, have filled us in on the quickest route to the finish line…

Do Not Sell My Personal Information
Ontdek het op Google Play