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It's on to the sixteenth round of the F1 world championship, hosted In Russia by the the Sochi Autodrom, a venue that's been on the calendar since 2014.

Check out our gallery depicting the action from Thursday's media day.

Circuit atmosphere - flags. 27.09.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere - flags. 27.09.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere. 27.09.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere - Pirelli branding. 27.09.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere - kerb detail. 27.09.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere - kerb detail. 27.09.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere - kerb detail. 27.09.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere - start / finish straight. 27.09.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere. 27.09.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere - Pirelli. 27.09.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Sebastian Vettel (GER) Ferrari walks the circuit with the team. 27.09.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Sebastian Vettel (GER) Ferrari walks the circuit with the team. 27.09.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
The Renault Sport F1 Team walk the circuit. 27.09.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Romain Grosjean (FRA) Haas F1 Team walks the circuit with the team. 27.09.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Sergio Perez (MEX) Racing Point Force India F1 Team. 27.09.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Racing Point Force India F1 Team. 27.09.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Racing Point Force India F1 Team with the media. 27.09.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Sebastian Vettel (GER) Ferrari with Pierre Gasly (FRA) Scuderia Toro Rosso. 27.09.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Kimi Raikkonen (FIN) Ferrari. 27.09.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Photo4 / XPB Imagesmore
Brendon Hartley (NZL) Scuderia Toro Rosso walks the circuit with the team. 27.09.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Sergey Sirotkin (RUS) Williams F1 Team 27.09.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Racing Point Force India F1 Team and Nicholas Latifi (CDN) Racing Point Force India F1 Team Development Driver walk the circuit with the team. 27.09.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Nicholas Latifi (CDN) Racing Point Force India F1 Team Development Driver and Esteban Ocon (FRA) Racing Point Force India F1 Team walk the circuit with the team. 27.09.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Kevin Magnussen (DEN) Haas F1 Team. 27.09.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Photo4 / XPB Imagesmore
Charles Leclerc (MON) Sauber F1 Team. 27.09.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Photo4 / XPB Imagesmore
Charles Leclerc (MON) Sauber F1 Team with members of the Ferrari team. 27.09.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Photo4 / XPB Imagesmore
The FIA Press Conference (L to R): Marcus Ericsson (SWE) Sauber F1 Team; Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1; Sergey Sirotkin (RUS) Williams; Charles Leclerc (MON) Sauber F1 Team. 27.09.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Photo4 / XPB Imagesmore
Lance Stroll (CDN) Williams. 27.09.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Sergio Perez (MEX) Racing Point Force India F1 Team with the media. 27.09.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Antonio Giovinazzi (ITA) Sauber. 27.09.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Nicholas Latifi (CDN) Racing Point Force India F1 VJM11 Development Driver. 27.09.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Artem Markelov (RUS) Renault Sport F1 27.09.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Artem Markelov (RUS), Renault Sport F1 Team 27.09.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Red Bull Racing. 27.09.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Brendon Hartley (NZL) Scuderia Toro Rosso. 27.09.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Red Bull Racing. 27.09.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Red Bull Racing. 27.09.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Sebastian Vettel (GER) Ferrari. 27.09.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Photo4 / XPB Imagesmore
A Mercedes AMG F1 fan in the paddock. 27.09.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Photo4 / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Kimi Raikkonen (FIN) Ferrari with team mate Sebastian Vettel (GER) Ferrari. 27.09.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Photo4 / XPB Imagesmore
Nico Hulkenberg (GER) Renault Sport F1 Team. 27.09.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Photo4 / XPB Imagesmore
Fernando Alonso (ESP) McLaren. 27.09.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Photo4 / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing with team mate Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Red Bull Racing. 27.09.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Photo4 / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Esteban Ocon (FRA) Racing Point Force India F1 Team with team mate Sergio Perez (MEX) Racing Point Force India F1 Team. 27.09.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Racing Point Force India F1 Team. 27.09.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Sergio Perez (MEX) Racing Point Force India F1 Team and Esteban Ocon (FRA) Racing Point Force India F1 Team sign autographs for the fans. 27.09.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Track Atmosphere 27.09.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Ferrari SF71H detail. 27.09.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Ferrari SF71H front wing detail. 27.09.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Racing Point Force India F1 VJM11 sidepod detail. 27.09.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
McLaren MCL33 front wing detail. 27.09.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
McLaren MCL33 front wing detail. 27.09.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
McLaren MCL33 rear wing detail. 27.09.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Mercedes AMG F1 W09 rear wing detail. 27.09.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Red Bull Racing RB14 sidepod detail. 27.09.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Renault Sport F1 Team RS18 sidepod detail. 27.09.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Renault Sport F1 Team RS18 front wing detail. 27.09.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Scuderia Toro Rosso STR13 front wing detail. 27.09.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Scuderia Toro Rosso STR13 rear wing detail. 27.09.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore

 

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