2019 Russian Grand Prix
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Here is the ranking of the event. Thank you for following us, stay tuned to AUTOhebdo.fr to read the drivers’ reactions! Finally, find in issue 2236 of AUTOhebdo, on sale Monday evening digitally and Wednesday on newsstands, the analysis of the Russian GP by our special correspondents:
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“What an incredible job, it’s exactly what we needed,” exclaims Lewis Hamilton.
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Max Verstappen finished 4th, ahead of his teammate Alexander Albon. Carlos Sainz Jr is 6th, Sergio Pérez 7th.
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Mercedes double at the Russian Grand Prix! The Star firm remains undefeated in Sochi! Lewis Hamilton ahead of Valtteri Bottas. Charles Leclerc is satisfied with third place.
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T53 – Lewis Hamilton starts the final lap.
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T52 – Lewis Hamilton completes a best lap in 1’35″7!
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T51 – Pierre Gasly is 14th and penultimate, ahead of Antonio Giovinazzi.
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T50 – The odds are set for victory, because Lewis Hamilton has a 4″ lead over Valtteri Bottas, himself isolated from Charles Leclerc.
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T49 – Kevin Magnussen is 8th but he will likely finish out of the points after the application of a 5″ penalty for cutting the chicane without going through the return lane.
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T48 – Alexander Albon finds the opening on Carlos Sainz Jr to gain 5th place!
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T47 – Charles Leclerc asks to obtain maximum power from his team. He is sailing 1″1 behind Valtteri Bottas.
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T43 – And here is Alexander Albon in 6th place, ahead of Kevin Magnussen.
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T41 – As for the fight in the middle of the pack, Renault would only score one point with Nico Hülkenberg's 10th place. A very bad day because McLaren will probably finish 5th (Carlos Sainz Jr) and in the top 10 with Lando Norris (9th).
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T39 – Charles Leclerc tries to get closer to the Mercedes of Valtteri Bottas.
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T38 – New lap record for Lewis Hamilton, who is now 3″ ahead of Valtteri Bottas.
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T37 – Pierre Gasly gives up his place against Daniil Kvyat (12th).
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T36 – Best lap in the race from Lewis Hamilton, who is approaching 2″ ahead of the Bottas-Leclerc duo.
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T35 – Charles Leclerc uses DRS but remains too far from Valtteri Bottas.
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T35 – Fight between teammates at Toro Rosso. Pierre Gasly passes Daniil Kvyat to take 12th place.
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T34 – The two Alfa Romeos bring up the rear after Robert Kubica retired during the neutralization.
