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 13:00 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

LAP 27

Leclerc comes out of the pits leading Vettel. Hamilton and Bottas one-two but they haven't pitted yet. 

[29 September 2019 13:01 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

LAP 28

Vettel is OUT! Yellow flag is up, unbelievable! The German retires.

[29 September 2019 13:05 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

LAP 30

Russel now into the barrier! Four cars out of the race now. 

[29 September 2019 13:08 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

LAP 31

Leclerc with a change of tyres as Ferrari look to regain control in this race. Hamilton and Bottas in P1 and P2. 

[29 September 2019 13:09 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

LAP 32 

Safety car still out. 

[29 September 2019 13:13 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

LAP 32

Suddenly the politics in Ferrari's team will switch to Mercedes. Will Bottas help his teammate or challenge Hamilton for pole?

[29 September 2019 13:14 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

LAP 33 

Back underway!

[29 September 2019 13:15 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

LAP 33

Hamilton, Bottas and Lelcerc all on softs now. We can expect some real pace in the fight for P1.

[29 September 2019 13:18 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

LAP 35

Leclerc pursuing Bottas with the help of DRS. The Ferrari looking to capitalise on his superior pace but Hamilton's teammate defending him well. 

[29 September 2019 13:19 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

LAP 36

Another attempt by Leclerc, he pulls out from behind Bottas but once again the Finnish driver holds on to second.