2021 Russian Grand Prix

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This is the end of this live text. We leave with Lewis Hamilton's 100th victory in the rain of Sochi! Thank you for following the Russian Grand Prix with us. Find the analysis of the race in AUTOhebdo No. 2331 available from Monday in digital version and Wednesday on newsstands. Very good end of the day to all. See you in 15 days for the Turkish Grand Prix

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In the championship, Hamilton takes the reins with 2 two points ahead of Verstappen. Very good operation for the Englishman but also for the Dutchman who perfectly limits the damage with this engine penalty

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On the French side, the day was difficult for Ocon and Gasly. The Normans finished 13th and 14th respectively in Russia

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Starting last, Verstappen took the checkerboard in 2nd position ahead of Sainz. Long in the lead, Norris finally settled for 7th place. Terrible disillusionment for the young Englishman

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Hamilton winner in Russia! 5th victory for him in Sochi and the 8th for Mercedes which remains undefeated on Russian soil. The Englishman knew how to make the right choices in the race to resist the rain and achieve this 100th career success

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Last lap of the race! Hamilton is heading straight towards the 100th victory of his F1 career!

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Norris finally returns to the pit lane but loses very badly. The Englishman is only 8th now! What a pity !

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The rain intensifies and Norris is no longer leader! Very bad choice from McLaren and the driver who will miss his first victory in F1! Hamilton is now in charge!

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Hamilton returns to the pits to put on the intermediates while Norris remains on the track! Verstappen, Ricciardo and Sainz also passed through their garage. This end of the race is going to be thrilling!

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It's getting agitated! The drivers start to slip and the first ones pass the intermediates like Bottas! In front, Norris and Hamilton continue on the track despite the raindrops!

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Norris was hot but did well. The Englishman was trapped by raindrops at turn 5. He is now under threat from Hamilton who has the DRS

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The rain is coming gradually. Spectators take out their umbrellas 8 laps from the end of the race! It might get lively in the next few rounds 

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Leclerc goes back a little further. He has just got rid of Stroll to gain 8th place

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Russell says he sees a few drops at turn 10! Are we going to be entitled to a finish in the rain?

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With 10 laps to go, the positions are fixed at the head of the race. Norris still leads ahead of Hamilton and Sainz. Ricciardo and Pérez complete the Top 5. Follow behind Alonso, Verstappen, Stroll, Leclerc and Russell

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Hamilton warned that rain could arrive at the end of the race. All eyes are on the weather radars right now

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Leclerc defeats Russell to gain 9th place

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Norris' response with a 1'37″423 to set the best lap in the race, 1″5 between the two men

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Behind, Verstappen was unable to do anything against Alonso and his fresh tires. The Dutchman has fallen back to 7th and is starting to suffer with his tires

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Hamilton is closing in on Norris at great speed with a new best lap in the race: 1'37″689. 1″6 separates the two men

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