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Sochi Friday Review: Ferrari take charge

  Ah, Russia… Home of vodka, babushka dolls, and Donald Trump’s sex tape – not to mention the Russian Grand Prix. A relatively new race on the calendar, Sochi is yet to really leave its mark on F1, although with the ongoing tussle between Ferrari and Mercedes, perhaps that changes this year. Starting with a camera shot of Jos Verstappen in the pits, Friday practice at the Sochi Autodrom similarly gave us the promise of a fight simmering just beneath the surface. Heading into the weekend all indications pointed to Mercedes returning to the top on a circuit that emphasises engine power, instead, we saw Ferrari take charge right out of the gate. Topping the timesheets for both FP1...
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