+ After a thrilling qualifying hour around the Sochi Autodrom, the 53-lap race inaugural Russian Grand Prix promised all of the ingredients to enthral, especially after the excitement and close racing witnessed in the GP2 and GP3 Series’ support races. However, the race itself on Sunday left much to be desired as Lewis Hamilton breezed to his 31st victory of his career. Hamilton's victory enabled Mercedes to finally clinch their first Constructors’ Championship, with their lead at the top now unassailable – even though the result itself has seemed inevitable since the early summer. Despite the processional proceedings around the new Sochi Autodrom, celebrations were in full...
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