Russian Grand Prix
Round 10 · Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia
2020-09-27
Winner: Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes)
Who won the 2020 Russian Grand Prix?
The 2020 Russian Grand Prix was won by Valtteri Bottas driving for Mercedes, starting from 3rd on the grid. Max Verstappen finished second, +7.729 behind, with Lewis Hamilton completing the podium. Valtteri Bottas also set the fastest lap of the race at 1:37.030. 2 drivers failed to finish the race. This was Round 10 of the 2020 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Sochi Autodrom in Sochi, Russia. Antonio Giovinazzi was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 6 positions from P17 to finish P11.
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Race Results
Qualifying
| Pos | Driver | Q1 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewis Hamilton | 1:32.983 |
| 2 | Max Verstappen | 1:33.630 |
| 3 | Valtteri Bottas | 1:32.656 |
| 4 | Sergio Pérez | 1:33.704 |
| 5 | Daniel Ricciardo | 1:33.650 |
| 6 | Carlos Sainz | 1:33.967 |
| 7 | Esteban Ocon | 1:33.557 |
| 8 | Lando Norris | 1:33.804 |
| 9 | Pierre Gasly | 1:33.734 |
| 10 | Alexander Albon | 1:33.919 |
| 11 | Charles Leclerc | 1:34.071 |
| 12 | Daniil Kvyat | 1:33.511 |
| 13 | Lance Stroll | 1:33.852 |
| 14 | George Russell | 1:34.020 |
| 15 | Sebastian Vettel | 1:34.134 |
| 16 | Romain Grosjean | 1:34.592 |
| 17 | Antonio Giovinazzi | 1:34.594 |
| 18 | Kevin Magnussen | 1:34.681 |
| 19 | Nicholas Latifi | 1:35.066 |
| 20 | Kimi Räikkönen | 1:35.267 |
Pit Stop Strategy
Position Changes
Lap Positions (Top 5)
| Driver | L5 | L10 | L15 | L20 | L25 | L30 | L35 | L40 | L45 | L50 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottas | P2 | P2 | P2 | P1 | P1 | P1 | P1 | P1 | P1 | P1 | P1 |
| Verstappen | P3 | P3 | P3 | P2 | P2 | P2 | P2 | P2 | P2 | P2 | P2 |
| Hamilton | P1 | P1 | P1 | P6 | P5 | P3 | P3 | P3 | P3 | P3 | P3 |
| Pérez | P6 | P6 | P5 | P3 | P6 | P5 | P4 | P4 | P4 | P4 | P4 |
| Ricciardo | P5 | P5 | P8 | P9 | P8 | P6 | P5 | P5 | P5 | P5 | P5 |
2020 Russian Grand Prix — FAQ
Who won the 2020 Russian Grand Prix?+
Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes) won the 2020 Russian Grand Prix on 2020-09-27 at Sochi Autodrom.
Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 2020 Russian Grand Prix?+
P1: Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes). P2: Max Verstappen (Red Bull), +7.729 behind. P3: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes), +22.729 behind.
Who was on pole position for the 2020 Russian Grand Prix?+
Lewis Hamilton took pole position for the 2020 Russian Grand Prix.
Who set the fastest lap at the 2020 Russian Grand Prix?+
Valtteri Bottas set the fastest lap of the 2020 Russian Grand Prix with a time of 1:37.030.
Which team won the 2020 Russian Grand Prix?+
Mercedes won the 2020 Russian Grand Prix with Valtteri Bottas taking victory.
Pit Stops
| Driver | Stop | Lap | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Russell | 1 | 1 | 30.165 |
| Alexander Albon | 1 | 1 | 30.211 |
| Lando Norris | 1 | 1 | 37.108 |
| George Russell | 2 | 14 | 29.433 |
| Daniel Ricciardo | 1 | 15 | 30.112 |
| Lewis Hamilton | 1 | 16 | 41.352 |
| Antonio Giovinazzi | 1 | 16 | 29.767 |
| Romain Grosjean | 1 | 17 | 30.054 |
| Nicholas Latifi | 1 | 17 | 29.862 |
| Esteban Ocon | 1 | 18 | 30.068 |
| Pierre Gasly | 1 | 18 | 29.770 |
| Kevin Magnussen | 1 | 19 | 30.188 |
| Sergio Pérez | 1 | 20 | 29.602 |
| Max Verstappen | 1 | 25 | 28.748 |
| Valtteri Bottas | 1 | 26 | 29.750 |
| Alexander Albon | 2 | 27 | 30.111 |
| Charles Leclerc | 1 | 28 | 30.261 |
| Daniil Kvyat | 1 | 30 | 29.662 |
| Sebastian Vettel | 1 | 30 | 29.395 |
| Kimi Räikkönen | 1 | 35 | 33.317 |
| Pierre Gasly | 2 | 42 | 29.409 |
| Romain Grosjean | 2 | 42 | 29.988 |
| Lando Norris | 2 | 47 | 31.368 |
| George Russell | 3 | 50 | 29.675 |