The Russian Grand Prix was three laps short of another remarkable McLaren fest. However, Lando Norris was left to ponder what may have been, while Lewis Hamilton became the sport's first centennial winner.
Here's our recap in pictures of the day's action at a memorable Russian GP at Sochi, round 15 of the 2021 Formula 1 World Championship.
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 as the grid observes the playing of Tchaikovsky.
26.09.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren on the grid.
26.09.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Race Day.
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26.09.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team on the grid.
26.09.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A521 on the grid.
26.09.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL35M on the grid.
26.09.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore Grid atmosphere - a ballet dancer and a pianist.
26.09.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore Dmitry Mazepin (RUS) Uralchem Chairman on the grid.
26.09.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore (L to R): Daniil Kvyat (RUS) Alpine F1 Team Reserve Driver with Michael Masi (AUS) FIA Race Director on the grid.
26.09.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore (L to R): Tom Stallard (GBR) McLaren Race Engineer with Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) McLaren on the grid.
26.09.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore (L to R): Fernando Alonso (ESP) Alpine F1 Team with Marcin Budkowski (POL) Alpine F1 Team Executive Director on the grid.
26.09.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Race Day.
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26.09.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren on the grid with William Joseph (GBR) McLaren Race Engineer.
26.09.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Race Day.
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26.09.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore (L to R): Dr Helmut Marko (AUT) Red Bull Motorsport Consultant with Pierre Gasly (FRA) AlphaTauri on the grid.
26.09.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing on the grid.
26.09.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari on the grid.
26.09.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing on the grid.
26.09.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W12 and Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) McLaren MCL35M battle for position at the start of the race.
26.09.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari SF-21 and George Russell (GBR) Williams Racing FW43B at the start of the race.
26.09.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing RB16B at the start of the race.
26.09.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Race Day.
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26.09.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Sebastian Vettel (GER) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR21.
26.09.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A521 makes a pit stop.
26.09.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore Fernando Alonso (ESP) Alpine F1 Team A521 makes a pit stop.
26.09.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari SF-21.
26.09.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W12.
26.09.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari SF-21.
26.09.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) McLaren MCL35M.
26.09.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB16B.
26.09.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Sebastian Vettel (GER) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR21.
26.09.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL35M.
26.09.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Race Day.
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26.09.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Race Day.
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26.09.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Race Day.
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26.09.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL35M heads into the pits as Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB16B passes him.
26.09.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W12.
26.09.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari SF-21 and George Russell (GBR) Williams Racing FW43B at the start of the race.
26.09.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing RB16B at the start of the race.
26.09.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari SF-21.
26.09.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W12.
26.09.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing RB16B.
26.09.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL35M.
26.09.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A521.
26.09.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore Sebastian Vettel (GER) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR21 and Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF-21 battle for position.
26.09.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore Sebastian Vettel (GER) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR21.
26.09.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF-21 makes a pit stop.
26.09.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) McLaren MCL35M makes a pit stop.
26.09.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB16B makes a pit stop.
26.09.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore Sebastian Vettel (GER) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR21 makes a pit stop.
26.09.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore Sebastian Vettel (GER) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR21 and Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF-21 battle for position.
26.09.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1 W12.
26.09.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Yuki Tsunoda (JPN) AlphaTauri AT02.
26.09.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Lance Stroll (CDN) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR21 with a broken front wing.
26.09.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Race winner Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 celebrates with the team in parc ferme.
26.09.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: FIA Pool Image for Editorial Use Onlymore Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing celebrates his second position with Kelly Piquet (BRA) in parc ferme.
26.09.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: FIA Pool Image for Editorial Use Onlymore Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari celebrates his third position with the team in parc ferme.
26.09.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: FIA Pool Image for Editorial Use Onlymore (L to R): Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren with race winner Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 in parc ferme.
26.09.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: FIA Pool Image for Editorial Use Onlymore Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren in parc ferme.
26.09.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: FIA Pool Image for Editorial Use Onlymore 1st place Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W12 with 2nd place Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB16B and 3rd place Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari SF-21.
26.09.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore 1st place Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W12.
26.09.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore 1st place Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W12.
26.09.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore 2nd place Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB16B.
26.09.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore 1st place Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W12.
26.09.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore 1st place Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W12 with 2nd place Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB16B and 3rd place Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari SF-21.
26.09.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari celebrates his third position on the podium.
26.09.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore Race winner Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 celebrates on the podium.
26.09.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari celebrates his third position on the podium.
26.09.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore (L to R): Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari celebrates his third position on the podium with second placed Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing.
26.09.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore The podium (L to R): Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing, second; Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1, race winner; Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari, third.
26.09.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, Race Day.
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