Free practice day in the name of Valtteri Bottas in Sochi where the Russian Grand Prix will take place on Sunday. After dominating the first session, the Finn from Mercedes was also the fastest in the second free practice sessions, which ended with a time of 1: 33.593. Behind him his teammate Lewis Hamilton (1’33 “637), then Paul Gasly (AlphaTauri), Lando Norris (McLaren) and Sebastian Ocon (Alpine). Sixth time for the world leader Max Verstappen (1’34” 621).
The Dutchman of Red Bull changes the power unit and on Sunday he will start from the back row like Charles Leclerc. Seventh time for Carlos Sainz’s Ferrari, 10 / o for Leclerc. Fear in the second free practice for an accident to Antonio Giovinazzi, who ended up with his Alfa Romeo on the wall. No problem for the Italian driver, who escaped unharmed while the car was damaged.