Formula One 2017: Sochi

Well, what do we know about Formula One so far? The rule changes seem to have resulted in faster cars due mostly to the increased aerodynamic downforce and 25% wider tires which augment mechanical grip. Does it improve the prospects for passing? Not at the front according to the drivers who indicate the turbulence from the larger wings make it more difficult to trigger the Drag Reduction System, i.e. get within 1 second of the lead car.

Scuderia Marlboro is experiencing a resurgence. Mercedes still outpowers them by a mile, but their chassis seems to be more developed at this stage in the season, developed in this sense meaning that it’s easier to get the tires to proper temperature and keep them there. In positive news the new owners, Liberty Media, have persuaded them to give up the multi-million dollar bonus Ecclestone gave them for just being Ferrari.

Today’s tires will be Ultra Softs, Super Softs, and Softs. Sochi is a non-abrasive track and you could probably do it on just 2 sets of the Ultra Softs if the rules allowed it (which they don’t). In any event it will be a 1 stopper and likely the finish (barring accidents and breakdowns) in Pole order.

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    • on 04/30/2017 at 07:08
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    Vent Hole

    • on 04/30/2017 at 07:09
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    Pre Race Show

    • on 04/30/2017 at 07:31
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    Recon Lap

    • on 04/30/2017 at 07:42
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    Hmm…. Sauber moving to Honda Engines

    • on 04/30/2017 at 08:00
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    Formation Lap

    • on 04/30/2017 at 08:04
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    Alonso out. Electric side of the engine fails.

    • on 04/30/2017 at 08:05
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    Extra Formation lap

    • on 04/30/2017 at 08:07
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    We race

    • on 04/30/2017 at 08:08
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    Good start for Bottas

    • on 04/30/2017 at 08:09
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    Grosjean, Palmer, and Stroll tangle. Safety Car.

    • on 04/30/2017 at 08:10
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    All 3 out. Van Doorne pits.

    • on 04/30/2017 at 08:12
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    Werhline pits

    • on 04/30/2017 at 08:14
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    Back racing

    • on 04/30/2017 at 08:15
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    Hulkenberg also involved. Stroll back on track.

    • on 04/30/2017 at 08:17
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    Ricciardo Right Rear Brake on fire.

    • on 04/30/2017 at 08:18
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    Lpap 5 of 52

    Bottas
    Vettel
    Raikkonen
    Hamilton
    Verstappen
    Massa
    Perez
    Ocon
    Hulkenberg
    Magnussen

    • on 04/30/2017 at 08:18
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    Ricciardo pits

    • on 04/30/2017 at 08:26
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    Magnussen picked up a 5 second penalty at the start.

    • on 04/30/2017 at 08:28
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    Lap 10 of 52

    Bottas
    Vettel
    Raikkonen
    Hamilton
    Verstappen
    Massa
    Perez
    Ocon
    Hulkenberg
    Magnussen

    • on 04/30/2017 at 08:49
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    Sainz pits

    • on 04/30/2017 at 08:50
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    Vandoorne pits

    • on 04/30/2017 at 08:51
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    Lap 25 of 52

    Bottas
    Vettel
    Raikkonen
    Hamilton
    Verstappen
    Perez
    Ocon
    Hulkenberg
    Massa
    Stroll

    • on 04/30/2017 at 08:52
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    Getting ready for pits

    • on 04/30/2017 at 08:53
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    Ocon pits

    • on 04/30/2017 at 08:53
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    Stroll pits

    • on 04/30/2017 at 08:53
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    Bottas pits

    • on 04/30/2017 at 08:54
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    Perez pits

    • on 04/30/2017 at 08:57
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    Raikkonen and Verstappen pit

    • on 04/30/2017 at 08:59
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    Lap 30 of 52

    Vettel
    Hamilton
    Bottas
    Raikkone
    Verstappen
    Hulkenberg
    Massa
    Perez
    Ocon
    Sainz

    • on 04/30/2017 at 08:59
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    Hamilton pits

    • on 04/30/2017 at 09:05
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    Vettel finally pits at lap 34

    • on 04/30/2017 at 09:08
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    Lap 35 of 52

    Bottas
    Vettel
    Raikkonen
    Hamilton
    Verstappen
    Hulkenberg
    Massa
    Perez
    Ocon
    Sainz

    • on 04/30/2017 at 09:16
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    Lap 40 of 52

    Bottas
    Vettel
    Raikkonen
    Hamilton
    Verstappen
    Hulkenberg
    Massa
    Perez
    Ocon
    Sainz

    • on 04/30/2017 at 09:16
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    Hulkenber finally pits

    • on 04/30/2017 at 09:18
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    Massa pits

    • on 04/30/2017 at 09:24
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    Lap 45 of 52

    Bottas
    Vettel
    Raikkonen
    Hamilton
    Verstappen
    Perez
    Ocon
    Hulkenberg
    Massa
    Sainz

    • on 04/30/2017 at 09:32
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    Lap 50 of 52

    Bottas
    Vettel
    Raikkonen
    Hamilton
    Verstappen
    Perez
    Ocon
    Hulkenberg
    Massa
    Sainz

    • on 04/30/2017 at 09:36
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    Final

    Bottas
    Vettel
    Raikkonen
    Hamilton
    Verstappen
    Perez
    Ocon
    Hulkenberg
    Massa
    Sainz

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