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 13:21 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

LAP 37

Gasly locked up and was off the track for a moment there. He's now down in 14th. 

[29 September 2019 13:23 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

15 LAPS TO GO. 

Can Leclerc overcome the Mercedes wall?

[29 September 2019 13:26 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

LAP 40 

Word from Ferrari that had Vettel tried to get back to the pits he would have seriously damaged the car. Gutting for the man who was in control of this race. 

[29 September 2019 13:28 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

LAP 41 

Perez up into eighth. Norris of McLaren the man he overtakes. 

[29 September 2019 13:30 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

LAP 43

Hamilton with the fastest lap. Bottas is helping the Brit build his lead with Leclerc helpless in third.

[29 September 2019 13:31 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

10 LAPS TO GO!

[29 September 2019 13:32 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

LAP 44

Hamilton looks set to end Ferrari's purple patch. Meanwhile, Perez in the Racing Point into seventh leaving Magnussen in his wake. 

[29 September 2019 13:36 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

LAP 47

What a day Sainz has had. He's in fifth and hasn't put a foot wrong in the McLaren. All eyes on that top three though as Leclerc continues to be frustrated by Bottas. 

[29 September 2019 13:36 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

LAP 47

Magnussen given a time penalty for leaving the track. Five second penalty takes him out of the points.

[29 September 2019 13:37 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

5 LAPS TO GO!