There are subdued scenes in Sochi as the Formula One drivers hold a minute's silence before the race in respect for stricken Marussia racer Jules Bianchi, who was seriously injured at the Japanese Grand Prix.
Silent tribute for Bianchi —
There are subdued scenes in Sochi as the Formula One drivers hold a minute's silence before the race in respect for stricken Marussia racer Jules Bianchi, who was seriously injured at the Japanese Grand Prix.
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Marussia stages its own emotional tribute to Bianchi on the grid with sole driver Max Chilton holding a pit board which reads "Racing for Jules".
Marussia pay respects —
Marussia stages its own emotional tribute to Bianchi on the grid with sole driver Max Chilton holding a pit board which reads "Racing for Jules".
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There is a place on the Sochi grid for homegrown racer Daniil Kvyat, who will drive for Red Bull in 2015.
Home hero —
There is a place on the Sochi grid for homegrown racer Daniil Kvyat, who will drive for Red Bull in 2015.
The young Toro Rosso driver has had a fair bit of media attention on home soil...
Kvyat question time —
The young Toro Rosso driver has had a fair bit of media attention on home soil...
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The inaugural Russian Grand Prix gets off to a flying start... First of all with a colorful flypast.
F1 takes off in Russia —
The inaugural Russian Grand Prix gets off to a flying start... First of all with a colorful flypast.
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Nico Rosberg ruins his tires when he locks up trying to pass Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton for the lead at the second corner of the grand prix. The mistake ends Rosberg's victory hopes.
Rosberg overcooks it —
Nico Rosberg ruins his tires when he locks up trying to pass Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton for the lead at the second corner of the grand prix. The mistake ends Rosberg's victory hopes.
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The host venues for the 2014 Winter Olympics and Paralympics provide a stunning backdrop for the race.
Olympic park life —
The host venues for the 2014 Winter Olympics and Paralympics provide a stunning backdrop for the race.
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Race winner Lewis Hamilton is joined on the podium by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Presidential approval —
Race winner Lewis Hamilton is joined on the podium by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Rosberg lets the champagne flow after battling back through the field to seal a Mercedes one-two.
Feel the flow —
Rosberg lets the champagne flow after battling back through the field to seal a Mercedes one-two.
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Rosberg and Hamilton may be rivals for the drivers' title but together they have won a first constructors' crown for Mercedes.
Rivalry on hold —
Rosberg and Hamilton may be rivals for the drivers' title but together they have won a first constructors' crown for Mercedes.
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