- Lewis scored his 96th pole position in Formula One – his eighth of the 2020 F1 season in 10 races so far and second at the Russian GP.
- The 1:31.304 set by Lewis in Q3 is a new lap record at the Sochi Autodrom.
- Max Verstappen Qualifies in P2 and this will be his first front-row start at Sochi Autodrom.
- Valtteri Bottas qualifies in P3,but The Fin is confident about his chances to win tomorrow’s race.
- Both Ferrari drivers misses out Q3,they are set for tough race from P11 and P15 on the Grid.
- Four-time World Champion Sebastian Vettel lost control of his car and crashed into barriers in final minutes of Q2,the German was fortunate enough to walk away without major injuries.
- Five Ferrari powered cars will start the race from last six places on the grid.
- George Russell qualified in P14,this will be his 6th Q2 appearance in 10 races so far for Williams. What a turn around ?
Hamilton’s near Q2 exit
George Russell puts his Williams into Q2 once again