The Russian Grand Prix, an annual auto race held at Sochi Autodrom, is part of the Formula One World Championship.
Traditionally, Sochi has been Russia's largest and most popular resort. The Winter Olympics of 2014, combined with the first Formula One Russian Grand Prix marked a turning point for the city, making it one of the country's top sporting destinations.
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands steers his car during the second free practice session ahead of the Formula One Russian Grand Prix at the 'Sochi Autodrom' circuit, in Sochi.
Renault's British driver Jolyon Palmer and Haas F1's French driver Romain Grosjean crash on the opening lap of the Formula One Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom circuit in Sochi.
From left to right: Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel, the first runner-up; Valtteri Bottas' race engineer Tony Ross; the winner of the Russian Grand Prix Valtteri Bottas, Mercedes team; Ferrari driver Kimi Raikkonen, the second runner-up.
Sebastian Vettel, left, sprays champagne on Valtteri Bottas on the podium of the Formula One Russian Grand Prix. Bottas won the race, and Vettel was second.
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