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 12:39 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

LAP 14 

Verstappen is relentless here. Sainz holding on to fifth but can expect a challenge soon. A poor qualifying for Red Bull hasn't done too much to hold their star driver back. 

[29 September 2019 12:39 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

LAP 15

Hulkenberg moves past Perez. 

[29 September 2019 12:42 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

LAP 16

Ferrari discussed varying scenarios before the race, Leclerc feels Vettel ignored this. All we are missing now is for the two Ferrari's to do a Rosberg-Hamilton-esque crash whilst fighting for pole. 

[29 September 2019 12:43 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

LAP 17

Vettel is four seconds ahead of his teammate, but Leclerc has been given the go ahead to push. A really fascinating contest for numerous reasons!

[29 September 2019 12:45 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

LAP 18

Verstappen has completed his set of McLaren overtakes. He rounds Sainz into fifth. Now two Mercedes and two Ferraris to go. No biggy. 

[29 September 2019 12:49 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

LAP 20

Albon in 12th having brake issues in the Red Bull. Leclerc meanwhile, his tyres looking good. Ferrari may switch to the mediums which could open the door for Hamilton. 

[29 September 2019 12:52 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

LAP 22

Ricciardo still struggling. It was Giovinazzi he clashed with on the first lap, not Grosjean. The Renault in 16th. 

[29 September 2019 12:53 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

LAP 23

Mediums are on for Leclerc. He returns to the track in fourth. Now two Mercedes between the Monacan and his teammate in P1. 

[29 September 2019 12:56 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

LAP 24

Albon and Gasly going for it! Gasly wishes he was in that Red Bull still. Albon fends him off for now. 

[29 September 2019 12:58 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

LAP 26

Ricciardo in the pits and has now retired. A miracle he made it this far after that clash on the first lap with Giovinazzi.