Know all there is to know about the schedule, circuit details, venue, tickets, predictions, weather, betting odds, and live stream of the F1 Russian Grand Prix 2021
With the Russian Grand Prix engraved as the next chapter in the Formula 1 calendar, know everything about the crucial weekend at Sochi. Meanwhile, Max Verstappen holds a narrow lead of 5 points over Championship rival Lewis Hamilton.
It will be interesting to see what happens at the weekend in Russia after a disappointing crash between the Championship rivals. Max Verstappen tried to overtake Lewis Hamilton through the first chicane ending the race for both the drivers.
F1 Russian Grand Prix 2021: Schedule, Circuit Details, Venue, Weather, Odds, Predictions, Live Stream
FRIDAY 24 September – FP1: 14:00 local [10:30 CEST, 04:30 EDT, 18:30 AEST]
FRIDAY 24 September – FP2: 17:30 local [14:00 CEST, 08:00 EDT, 22:00 AEST]
SATURDAY 25 September – FP3: 14:30 local [11:00 CEST, 05:00 EDT, 19:00 AEST]
SATURDAY 25 September – Qualifying: 17:30 local [14:00 CEST, 08:00 EDT, 22:00 AEST]
SUNDAY 26 September – Race: 17:30 local [14:00 CEST, 08:00 EDT, 22:00 AEST]
Formula 1 VTB Russian Grand Prix 2021 Venue and Circuit Details
The 2021 Russian Grand Prix will be hosted at Sochi Autodrom which hosted its first Formula 1 GP in 2014. Meanwhile, the drivers will round up a 5.848km long circuit with some straights-that-aren’t-straight. Sochi is a playground for notorious drivers who enjoy tight corners and exits bending 90-degrees.
Subsequently, the drivers will cover a total distance of 309.745 km in 53 laps at the Sochi Autodrom street circuit. Meanwhile, it will be the second last Russian Grand Prix at Sochi as Formula 1 will move to Igora Drive in 2023.
Formula 1 VTB Russian Grand Prix 2021 Weather Forecast
Heavy rain can disrupt the Russian Grand Prix and fans could witness the same disappointing result of Spa at Sochi. However, we can only hope that the racing gods lookout for the drivers if the rain comes pouring down.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, FP1 & FP2
Conditions: Overcast.
Maximum temperature 17 and 16 degrees celsius
Chance of Rain: 40%
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, FP3 & Qualifying
Conditions: Mostly cloudy all day long.
Maximum temperature 18 and 14 degrees celsius
Chance of Rain: 80%
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, Russian Grand Prix
Conditions: Area of high clouds with a possibility of heavy rain.
Maximum temperature 20 and 15 degrees celsius
Chance of Rain: 70%
Formula 1 VTB Russian Grand Prix 2021: Live Stream, Channels, Date, And Time
USA
Start Time: 08:00 EDT
TV: ESPN 2, ESPN Desportes
UK
Start Time: 14:00 BST
TV: Channel 4, Sky Sports F1
Australia
Start Time: 22:00 AEST
TV: Fox Sports Channels, Network Ten
India
Start Time: 17:30 IST
TV: Star Sports 2 Select, Star Sports 2 Select HD