Russian GP: Best images from Sochi on Friday
Check out the best photos so far from Motorsport Images as the Formula 1 circus descends on Sochi for the Russian Grand Prix, and the cars hit the racetrack.
Robert Kubica, Williams FW42

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Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari SF90

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Sergio Perez, Racing Point

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Lando Norris, McLaren MCL34, leads Valtteri Bottas, Mercedes AMG W10

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George Russell, Williams Racing FW42

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Lance Stroll, Racing Point

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Valtteri Bottas, Mercedes AMG W10

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Alex Albon, Red Bull RB15, locks up under braking

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Charles Leclerc, Ferrari SF90, leads Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari SF90, in the pit lane

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Carlos Sainz Jr., McLaren MCL34, in the pits during practice

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Kevin Magnussen, Haas F1 Team

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Nico Hulkenberg, Renault F1 Team R.S. 19

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Carlos Sainz Jr., McLaren MCL34

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Bernie Ecclestone, Chairman Emiritus of Formula 1

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Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes AMG F1 W10

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Kimi Raikkonen, Alfa Romeo Racing C38

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Sergio Perez, Racing Point RP19, runs wide

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Romain Grosjean, Haas F1 Team VF-19

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Laurent Mekies, Sporting Director, Ferrari, with Michael Masi, Race Director, FIA

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Carlos Sainz Jr., McLaren MCL34

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Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes AMG F1 W10

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Charles Leclerc, Ferrari SF90

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Alex Albon, Red Bull RB15

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Carlos Sainz Jr., McLaren

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The helmet of Daniel Ricciardo, Renault F1 Team R.S.19

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Daniil Kvyat, Toro Rosso, stops in FP1

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Daniel Ricciardo, Renault F1 Team

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Charles Leclerc, Ferrari

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Carlos Sainz Jr., McLaren MCL34

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Sergio Perez, Racing Point

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Lando Norris, McLaren MCL34

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Alex Albon, Red Bull RB15

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Valtteri Bottas, Mercedes AMG W10, in the pits

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Valtteri Bottas, Mercedes AMG F1

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Daniil Kvyat, Toro Rosso, in the garage

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Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari SF90

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Daniil Kvyat, Toro Rosso STR14, in the garage

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The helmet of Daniil Kvyat, Toro Rosso

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Valtteri Bottas, Mercedes AMG W10

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Daniel Ricciardo, Renault F1 Team R.S.19

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Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari SF90

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George Russell, Williams Racing FW42

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Lance Stroll, Racing Point RP19, in the pit lane during practice

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Charles Leclerc, Ferrari SF90

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Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing RB15, runs wide

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Alex Albon, Red Bull RB15, runs wide over a kerb

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Mattia Binotto, Team Principal Ferrari

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Antonio Giovinazzi, Alfa Romeo Racing C38

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Lando Norris, McLaren MCL34

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Daniil Kvyat, Toro Rosso, stops in FP1

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Event | Russian GP |
Author | Charles Bradley |
Russian GP: Best images from Sochi on Friday
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