Lewis Hamilton took an easy win in the Russian Grand Prix Hamilton was running second to Mercedes-AGM team-mate Nico Rosberg when the German ran into problems with his throttle early in the race and had to retire.
Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel took second place. Force India's Mexican Sergio Perez was a pleasant surprise third after Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen dramatically collided with Williams' Valtteri Bottas on the final lap of the Russian race in Sochi.
Great win for Lewis Hamilton Good job, but that was a crazy last lap behind him. Kimi Raikkonen and Valtieri Bottas in The Finns Of Fury.
Great win for Lewis Hamilton Good job, but that was a crazy last lap behind him. Kimi Raikkonen and Valtieri Bottas in The Finns Of Fury.
Shame that Mercedes had to win the constructors championship via a penalty (as inevitable as this was) but the penalty was justified, Raikkonen's own fault. Nowhere near past Bottas when they collided on the final lap.
Well from here on the championship battle would be very difficult for rosberg, atleast he can win the remaining races to get relieved somewhat come to the Unfortunately, there was less challenge throughout the race as for nico's retirement. If it were not for technical problems on nico's part, Nico Rosberg could have won conclusion that Nico Rosberg will never become a champion, just hasn't got the full package especially against Hamilton.
Lewis Hamilton has moved potentially just one race away from a third world championship after winning the Russian Grand Prix while Nico Rosberg retired.
Well from here on the championship battle would be very difficult for rosberg, atleast he can win the remaining races to get relieved somewhat come to the Unfortunately, there was less challenge throughout the race as for nico's retirement. If it were not for technical problems on nico's part, Nico Rosberg could have won conclusion that Nico Rosberg will never become a champion, just hasn't got the full package especially against Hamilton.
Lewis Hamilton has moved potentially just one race away from a third world championship after winning the Russian Grand Prix while Nico Rosberg retired.
Hamilton's ninth win this season means he needs nine more points than Sebastian Vettel and two more than Nico Rosberg at the next race in the USA at Austin Sunday 25 Oct 2015. To clinch the 2015 F1 title.
Congratulations Mercedes amg petronas on winning the Formula 1 2015 constructors world championship.
The Russian Formula 1 Grand Prix: Race results
Pos. Drive. Team. Time.
1. Lewis Hamilton GBR (Mercedes-Mercedes-AMG) 53 laps 1hr 37m 11.024s
2. Sebastian Vettel GER (Ferrari-Ferrari) +05.9s
3. Sergio Perez MEX (Force India-Mercedes) +28.9s
4. Felipe Massa BRZ (Williams-Mercedes) +38.8s
5. Daniil Kvyat RUS (Red Bull-Renault) +47.5s
6. Felipe Nasr BRZ (Sauber-Ferrari) +56.5s
7. Pastor Maldonado VEN (Lotus-Mercedes) +1m 01.0s
8. Kimi Raikkonen FIN (Ferrari-Ferrari) +1m 12.3s*
9. Jenson Button GBR (McLaren-Honda) +1m 19.4s
10. Max Verstappen NED (Toro Rosso-Renault) +1m 28.4s
11. Fernando Alonso ESP (McLaren-Honda) +1m 31.2s**
12. Valtteri Bottas FIN (Williams-Mercedes) +1 lap
13. Roberto Merhi ESP (Manor-Ferrari) +1 lap
14. Will Stevens GBR( Manor-Ferrari) +1 lap
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Rtd Daniel Ricciardo AUS (Red Bull-Renault) 48 laps compelted
Rtd Carlos Sainz Jr ESP (Toro Rosso-Renault) 47 laps completed
Rtd Romain Grosjean FRA (Lotus-Mercedes) 12 laps completed
Rtd Nico Rosberg GER (Mercedes-Mercedes) 7 laps completed
Rtd Nico Hulkenberg GER (Force India-Mercedes-AMG) 0 laps completed
3. Sergio Perez MEX (Force India-Mercedes) +28.9s
4. Felipe Massa BRZ (Williams-Mercedes) +38.8s
5. Daniil Kvyat RUS (Red Bull-Renault) +47.5s
6. Felipe Nasr BRZ (Sauber-Ferrari) +56.5s
7. Pastor Maldonado VEN (Lotus-Mercedes) +1m 01.0s
8. Kimi Raikkonen FIN (Ferrari-Ferrari) +1m 12.3s*
9. Jenson Button GBR (McLaren-Honda) +1m 19.4s
10. Max Verstappen NED (Toro Rosso-Renault) +1m 28.4s
11. Fernando Alonso ESP (McLaren-Honda) +1m 31.2s**
12. Valtteri Bottas FIN (Williams-Mercedes) +1 lap
13. Roberto Merhi ESP (Manor-Ferrari) +1 lap
14. Will Stevens GBR( Manor-Ferrari) +1 lap
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Rtd Daniel Ricciardo AUS (Red Bull-Renault) 48 laps compelted
Rtd Carlos Sainz Jr ESP (Toro Rosso-Renault) 47 laps completed
Rtd Romain Grosjean FRA (Lotus-Mercedes) 12 laps completed
Rtd Nico Rosberg GER (Mercedes-Mercedes) 7 laps completed
Rtd Nico Hulkenberg GER (Force India-Mercedes-AMG) 0 laps completed
Rtd Marcus Ericsson SWE (Sauber-Ferrari) 0 laps completed
Formula 1 TOP 10 Drivers' Championship 2015 (after Round 15 of 19)
Drive. Team. Points.
| 1. | Lewis Hamilton | (Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team) | 302 |
| 2. | Sebastian Vettel | (Scuderia Ferrari) | 236 |
| 3. | Nico Rosberg | (Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team) | 229 |
| 4. | Kimi Räikkönen | (Scuderia Ferrari) | 123 |
| 5. | Valtteri Bottas | (Williams Martini Racing-Mercedes) | 111 |
| 6. | Felipe Massa | (Williams Martini Racing-Mercedes) | 109 |
| 7. | Daniil Kvyat | (Infiniti Red Bull-Renault) | 76 |
| 8. | Daniel Riccardo | (Infiniti Red Bull-Renault) | 73 |
| 9. | Sergio Perez | (Sahara Force India-Mercedes) | 54 |
| 10. | Romain Grosjean | (Lotus-Mercedes) | 44 |
Formula 1 TOP 5 Constructors' Championship 2015 (after Round 15 of 19)
Pos. Team. Points.
| 1. | Mercedes-AMG 531 | ||
| 2. | Ferrari 359 | ||
| 3. | Williams-Mercedes 220 | ||
| 4. | Red Bull-Renault 149 | ||
| 5. | Force India-Mercedes 92 |