The 2017 Russian Grand Prix is scheduled to take place this weekend, and Scuderia Ferrari will be looking to repeat the outcome of the last race, as Sebastian Vettel triumphed in Bahrain.
However, Mercedes have had the edge in outright one lap speed but have suffered over long runs, tyre wear an issue particularly in warmer temperatures. The weather conditions in Russia combined with the smooth tarmac of the Sochi circuit means that the Maranello team may lose some of its advantage in race pace, and taking into consideration the Mercedes dominance in Sochi during recent years, this Grand Prix could prove to be a more difficult challenge for Scuderia Ferrari.
Follow along for the latest updates and results from the Sochi Autodrom as the first practice session for the 2017 Russian Grand Prix is about to get underway, with Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen at the wheel of the SF70H.
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