The seventh Russian Grand Prix is held on Sunday, valid for the Formula 1 World Championship, the tenth round of the 2020 season. It will take place on the Sochi Autodrom and, for the second consecutive race, there will be spectators in the stands.
In fact, around 31,000 spectators are expected, always in compliance with anti Covid regulations.
"Two things that immediately come to mind when I think of Sochi: the long main straight and the roller coaster" is the comment of Charles Leclerc.
Without forgetting "an interesting mix of corners and for this I would say that the first sector is the most fun. Once again it will be important to put together the perfect lap in qualifying because overtaking in Sochi is not easy at all".
"I must say that I have very pleasant memories of this place - adds the Monegasque of Ferrari - especially of the amusement park next to the circuit. It comes to mind the first time I came to Russia for the Grand Prix, in 2018: with some pilots went to the Luna Park and we had a lot of fun on the roller coaster ".
"The Sochi track is very beautiful in the first sector, especially when facing Turn 3 under full acceleration. Starting from the second section, a series of medium-speed sharp bends begins which is important to prepare well - this is Sebastian's analysis. Vettel - From a technical point of view, in fact, you have to be able to manage the braking and the mileage so as not to penalize the tires. The last sector is instead less exciting, more driven and with several low-speed passages. difficult and for this reason it will be important to be able to work well right from free practice to maximize the potential of the car in qualifying ".