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 13:40 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

LAP 49

Albon and Sainz racing there. The Red Bull moves into fifth and now joins his teammate just behind the podium places. Although the front three in a league of their own here.

[29 September 2019 13:43 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

LAP 51

Mercedes in control. Leclerc will have to settle for third barring any miracles. Mercedes still haven't lost at this track. 

[29 September 2019 13:45 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

FINAL LAP!

[29 September 2019 13:46 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

FINAL LAP!

Hamilton leading by a mile. Bottas has done a brilliant, selfless job to fend off Leclerc. 

[29 September 2019 13:47 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

HAMILTON WINS THE RUSSIAN GP!

[29 September 2019 13:50 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

Hamilton: "What an effort guys!"

Mercedes needed that. They end the Ferrari hot-streak. 

[29 September 2019 13:54 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

Hamilton: I'm trying not to think about the Championship. 

[29 September 2019 13:56 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

Leclerc: I will always trust the team. But the plan was for me to use the slipstream.

[29 September 2019 13:58 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

The final standings:

1. Hamilton

2. Bottas

3. Leclerc

4. Verstappen

5. Albon

6. Sainz

7. Perez

8. Norris

9. Magnussen 

10. Hulkenberg

11. Stroll

12. Kvyat

13. Raikkonen 

14. Gasly

15. Giovinazzi

DNF. Vettel

DNF. Ricciardo

DNF. Kubica

DNF. Russell

DNF. Grosjean

[29 September 2019 14:01 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

Hamilton now has a 73 point lead in the Drivers' Championship. Up next is Japan at the Suzuka Circuit.