A wet weekend in Sochi is expected with rain in the forecast for all three days of the Russian Grand Prix. Formula 1 fans were left desperately frustrated the last time rain fell on a race weekend as no full-speed laps were possible in the Belgian Grand Prix – a result eventually being declared after a couple of brief forays behind the Safety Car. This time, Friday and Saturday look like being most affected by downpours. On Friday, the first practice session is more probably when wet or intermediate tyres will be needed. The chance of rain, according to the BBC weather forecast, is over 80% at around breakfast time in Sochi, and still up near 60% mid-morning when FP1 begins. By...
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