After their null fight in Monza, where neither of them could finish the race, Hamilton and Verstappen move the fight for the World Cup Formula 1 al Russian GP. Although the latter comes with an advantage of 5 points Regarding the Mercedes driver, the Dutchman will be penalized with three positions in Sochi for having been responsible for the accident in which both were involved in Italy. The Russian Grand Prix will take place on Sunday September 26 and can be seen live on TV and online from 2:00 p.m..
Eight races to go!#ItalianGP ???????? # F1 pic.twitter.com/1TVvWEDWcW
– Formula 1 (@ F1) September 13, 2021
Fernando Alonso he is optimistic about the race in Sochi. Despite the fact that fortune has never accompanied him in the qualifying sessions held in Russia, the circuit is conducive to overtaking. “In 2016 I really enjoyed the race and we climbed eight positions that day. It is a fairly fast circuit and the track is quite wide, so this helps to compete closer. You need a car that is fast on the straights, so it will be interesting to see how we cope with the others ”, the Asturian driver recalled days ago.
Asked at a press conference about whether it was possible to think about the podium ahead of the Russian GP, Fernando Alonso pointed out: “We are very far away. I think we are the sixth fastest team out there. In order for us to get on the podium we need a very chaotic race. Without that, I think that for good performance the maximum position is sixth or seventh. We did it in a few races this year, but I’m happy with the consistency ”.
Meteorology, an uncertainty for the Russian GP
“You need to be very lucky to get a podium. I was not that far. I don’t expect to be there in the remaining races. Obviously, if it arrives it will be welcome, but I believe that we must work with realistic expectations”, He added.
Although the meteorology seems somewhat uncertain, and although the rain can lead to the chaotic race to which he alluded Fernando Alonso, the Alpine rider prefers the track as dry as possible. “For the Sunday, let’s cross our fingers so it’s not too wet or it doesn’t rain a lot because the visibility will be really bad and we don’t want to see anything like Spa ”, he stated.
Ferrari seeks to regain third place
Ferrari, meanwhile, has fallen to fourth place in the Constructors’ World Championship after McLaren’s one-two at Monza. In his fight with the British team, Leclerc, who did not Carlos Sainz, it will have an update that should give it a plus in the Russian GP. The Madrilenian explained at a press conference why he will not mount this engine: “Much thought has been given to when and how to put this new power unit. In the end, we took a look at the set of elements we have for the three allowed power units and saw that Charles’s was damaged since the accident he had in Hungary, as someone collided with him. So basically It is much tighter than me and for him it was quite urgent to try to have the fourth list”.
“The team, obviously, has made a great effort to try to bring this element forward. And yes, eI’m glad I can try it for the first time and see how it works. It will be a good experiment for us also for next yearas it is a development part that we want to continue in the 2022 engine. We have to do some homework. And if, I will put it in my car as soon as the compromise between starting last, the situation in the championship and the circuit allows it., depending on the pieces that I have available ”, he added in this regard.
McLaren bagged 45 points at Monza – the highest points tally at a race weekend this season ????#ItalianGP ???????? # F1 pic.twitter.com/VL0lfmaoh1
– Formula 1 (@ F1) September 12, 2021
Schedules of the Russian GP of Formula 1
Friday, September 24:
Free training 1: 10.30 am – 11.30 am.
Free practice 2: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Saturday September 25:
Free practice 3: 11.00 am – 12.00 pm.
Classification: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 26:
Race: 2:00 p.m. (53 laps).
Where to watch the 2021 Russian GP on TV?
The 2021 Russian Formula 1 GP can be seen on television through DAZN and in the channel DAZN F1 that has enabled the platform in Movistar so that customers who are not subscribed to it can continue to enjoy the races. In addition, you can follow the Russian Grand Prix with live commentary via the website of OKDIARY.
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