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Russian GP: Thursday's build-up in pictures

Formula 1's fourth back-to-back race weekend is underway in Sochi, where it looks like driver may have to deal with challenging weather conditions in the coming days.

In the interim here is our gallery covering Thursday's media day action.

Circuit atmosphere. 26.09.2019. 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: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere - kerb detail. 26.09.2019. 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: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere - kerb detail. 26.09.2019. 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: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Williams Racing mechanics with Pirelli tyres. 26.09.2019. 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: Filipe / XPB Imagesmore
Sebastian Vettel (GER) Ferrari. 26.09.2019. 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: Filipe / XPB Imagesmore
George Russell (GBR) Williams Racing. 26.09.2019. 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: Filipe / XPB Imagesmore
Pierre Gasly (FRA) Scuderia Toro Rosso. 26.09.2019. 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: Filipe / XPB Imagesmore
Daniil Kvyat (RUS) Scuderia Toro Rosso. 26.09.2019. 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: Filipe / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere - Rolex branding. 26.09.2019. 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: Filipe / XPB Imagesmore
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Renault F1 Team. 26.09.2019. 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: Filipe / XPB Imagesmore
Max Verstappen (NLD), Red Bull Racing 26.09.2019. 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
Racing Point mechanics 26.09.2019. 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
Renault F1 Team 26.09.2019. 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
Honda 26.09.2019. 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
Renault F1 Team tires 26.09.2019. 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
Scuderia Toro Rosso STR14 exhaust detail. 26.09.2019. 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: Filipe / XPB Imagesmore
The Haas VF-19 of Romain Grosjean (FRA) Haas F1 Team pushed down the pit lane to scrutineering. 26.09.2019. 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: Filipe / XPB Imagesmore
Williams Racing FW42 steering wheel. 26.09.2019. 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: Filipe / XPB Imagesmore
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing. 26.09.2019. 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: Filipe / XPB Imagesmore
Romain Grosjean (FRA), Haas F1 Team 26.09.2019. 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
Sebastian Vettel (GER) Ferrari with Riccardo Adami (ITA) Ferrari Race Engineer. 26.09.2019. 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: Filipe / XPB Imagesmore
The FIA Press Conference (L to R): Lance Stroll (CDN) Racing Point F1 Team; Kimi Raikkonen (FIN) Alfa Romeo Racing; Daniil Kvyat (RUS) Scuderia Toro Rosso; Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1; Kevin Magnussen (DEN) Haas F1 Team. 26.09.2019. 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: Filipe / XPB Imagesmore
Daniil Kvyat (RUS) Scuderia Toro Rosso in the FIA Press Conference. 26.09.2019. 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: Filipe / XPB Imagesmore
Lance Stroll (CDN) Racing Point F1 Team in the FIA Press Conference. 26.09.2019. 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: Filipe / XPB Imagesmore
Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1 in the FIA Press Conference. 26.09.2019. 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: Filipe / XPB Imagesmore
Kevin Magnussen (DEN) Haas F1 Team in the FIA Press Conference. 26.09.2019. 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: Filipe / XPB Imagesmore
Kimi Raikkonen (FIN) Alfa Romeo Racing in the FIA Press Conference. 26.09.2019. 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: Filipe / XPB Imagesmore
Robert Kubica (POL) Williams Racing. 26.09.2019. 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: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren. 26.09.2019. 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
(L to R): Daniil Kvyat (RUS) Scuderia Toro Rosso with team mate Pierre Gasly (FRA) Scuderia Toro Rosso. 26.09.2019. 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
(L to R): Sebastian Vettel (GER) Ferrari with Frederic Vasseur (FRA) Alfa Romeo Racing Team Principal. 26.09.2019. 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
(L to R): Lance Stroll (CDN) Racing Point F1 Team with team mate Sergio Perez (MEX) Racing Point F1 Team. 26.09.2019. 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
Daniil Kvyat (RUS) Scuderia Toro Rosso on the Fanzone stage. 26.09.2019. 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: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Daniil Kvyat (RUS) Scuderia Toro Rosso fans and flag. 26.09.2019. 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: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) McLaren signs autographs for the fans. 26.09.2019. 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: Filipe / XPB Imagesmore
Kevin Magnussen (DEN) Haas F1 Team signs autographs for the fans. 26.09.2019. 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: Filipe / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Daniil Kvyat (RUS) Scuderia Toro Rosso with Vitaly Petrov (RUS) on the Fanzone stage. 26.09.2019. 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: Filipe / XPB Imagesmore
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Renault F1 Team with fans. 26.09.2019. 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: Filipe / XPB Imagesmore
Nico Hulkenberg (GER) Renault F1 Team signs autographs for the fans. 26.09.2019. 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: Filipe / XPB Imagesmore
Natalie Pinkham (GBR) Sky Sports Presenter with Sergey Sirotkin (RUS) Renault F1 Team Reserve Driver - Skypark. 26.09.2019. 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
Natalie Pinkham (GBR) Sky Sports Presenter - Skypark. 26.09.2019. 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): Sergey Sirotkin (RUS) Renault F1 Team Reserve Driver with Natalie Pinkham (GBR) Sky Sports Presenter - Skypark. 26.09.2019. 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
Scenic Sochi - Skypark. 26.09.2019. 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) Renault F1 Team Reserve Driver - Skypark. 26.09.2019. 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) Renault F1 Team Reserve Driver - Skypark. 26.09.2019. 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
Mercedes AMG F1 W10 front wing detail. 26.09.2019. 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
Robert Kubica (POL) Williams Racing signs autographs for the fans. 26.09.2019. 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: Filipe / XPB Imagesmore
Antonio Giovinazzi (ITA) Alfa Romeo Racing signs autographs for the fans. 26.09.2019. 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: Filipe / XPB Imagesmore
Daniil Kvyat (RUS) Scuderia Toro Rosso at the Fanzone. 26.09.2019. 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: Filipe / XPB Imagesmore
Nico Hulkenberg (GER) Renault F1 Team at the Fanzone. 26.09.2019. 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: Filipe / XPB Imagesmore
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Renault F1 Team at the Fanzone. 26.09.2019. 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: Filipe / XPB Imagesmore
A Renault F1 Team fan at the Fanzone. 26.09.2019. 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: Filipe / XPB Imagesmore
Daniil Kvyat (RUS) Scuderia Toro Rosso at the Fanzone. 26.09.2019. 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: Filipe / XPB Imagesmore
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 at the Fanzone. 26.09.2019. 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: Filipe / XPB Imagesmore
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari at the Fanzone. 26.09.2019. 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: Filipe / XPB Imagesmore
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