F1 Russian Grand Prix 2019 LIVE: Result and reaction as Lewis Hamilton wins in Sochi

Ferrari endured an afternoon to forget at the Russian Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas test out new Mercedes F1 car

Lewis Hamilton took advantage of a Ferrari meltdown to win the Russian Grand Prix and tighten his grip on a sixth world championship.

In a calamitous few laps for Ferrari, the Italian team threw away a certain one-two finish after Sebastian Vettel broke down and Charles Leclerc dropped from first to third.

Valtteri Bottas followed team-mate Hamilton home at the Sochi Autodrome as Mercedes secured the full quota of points on a day to forget for those dressed in red. Relive all of the drama below.

Race preview

Where can I watch it?

Sky Sports F1 will show live coverage of the race. Their programming begins at 10.30m.

Highlights of the race will air on Channel 4. They start at 6.30pm on Sunday evening.

Can I stream the race?

Sky Sports subscribers can watch the race via the Sky Go app or via a web browser.

You can watch the Russian Grand Prix through Now TV via Sky Sports Day Pass for £9.99.

Where is it?

The Russian Grand Prix takes places at the Sochi Autodrom, with the circuit surrounding the site of the 2014 Winter Olympics.

What time is it?

The race is due to start at 12.10 BST.

What time does qualifying begin?

Qualifying follows the third practice session on Saturday, and should begin at 1pm BST.

What is our prediction?

Mercedes have not lost in Russia since the race was added back on to the Formula 1 calendar in 2014, and Lewis Hamilton will continue that streak this weekend.

Key Points

• Lewis Hamilton wins Russian Grand Prix
• Sebastian Vettel out after ignoring team orders
• Bottas second, Leclerc third, Verstappen fourth

[29 September 2019 12:24 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

LAP 5

Leclerc on Vettel's case here. The German has recorded the fastest lap. The two of them separated by just six points in the Championships so expect a real contest!

[29 September 2019 12:25 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

LAP 6

Wow! Vettel instructed by his team that he will let Leclerc by next lap. Repaying his teammate for last week's undercut?

[29 September 2019 12:26 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

LAP 7

Vettel benefited from slipstream at the start of the race. He reckons he would have taken the lead regardless. Fascinating start in Sochi.

[29 September 2019 12:28 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

LAP 8

Letting Leclerc by may not be sensible. Hamilton and Bottas are closing in from third and fourth. For the second week running, Leclerc is not happy! Vettel yet to budge. 

[29 September 2019 12:29 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

LAP 8

Meanwhile, Verstappen takes seventh from Perez. A nice move on the outside of the Mexican.

[29 September 2019 12:30 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

LAP 9

Vettel with the fastest lap...I don't think he fancies budging. It's all political in the Ferrari team. 

[29 September 2019 12:32 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

LAP 10

Vettel is flying. Probably right to let the German push on, even if Leclerc is aggrieved. Meanwhile, McLaren have started brilliantly. Sainz and Norris in fifth and sixth. 

[29 September 2019 12:34 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

LAP 11

Ricciardo yet to recover from his first lap clash with Grosjean. The Aussie in the Renault is down in 16th. 

[29 September 2019 12:35 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

LAP 12

Verstappen leaps Norris into sixth now. One McLaren down, one to go for the Dutchman in the Red Bull. 

[29 September 2019 12:36 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

LAP 13

Hulkenberg in ninth right on the tale of Perez in eighth. DRS should prove decisive soon.