![]() It was always about damage limitation for Max Verstappen once it became clear he would be starting from the back because of engine penalties, alongside his three-place drop for his part in the collision with Hamilton in Italy.īut not in their wildest dreams did he and his Red Bull team genuinely think they could rescue second. His Mercedes team also remain undefeated in Russian GP history. In taking victory from fourth, he became the first driver to win from outside the top three in Sochi – and incidentally, it’s his first win from fourth since Hungary 2009. WATCH: From Monaco magic to Silverstone supremacy – 10 of Hamilton’s best victories after he takes win #100 And as we saw once again in Sochi, it’s not easy. ![]() Sure, he’s had the best car for a large chunk of his career, but you’ve still got to get the job done. A century of Grand Prix victories is a phenomenal achievement. Remarkably, it was only his second win in the last 11 races, but it was a historic one. This wasn’t Lewis Hamilton’s finest weekend, but as he’s so often done, he found a way to grind out victory – courtesy of some smart driving and a cracking reactive strategy from Mercedes – to retake the championship lead. We’ve picked out our six winners and five losers from a thrilling race in Sochi. Heartbreak, delight and an impressive century – the 2021 edition of the Russian Grand Prix had everything.
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