After a weekend off, the batteries are recharged and we’re ready to go for the Russian Grand Prix!. 5 – Sochi will feature the first use of the C5 Pirelli tyre compound this season – and it will only appear again at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. 8 – If Checo scores points in the Russian Grand Prix, it will make it eight consecutive points finishes for our Mexican maestro. 10 – If Checo or Lance score points in Russia, it’ll be 10 points finishes in a row for the team. 57 – Lance comes into the Russian Grand Prix with 57 points on the board – his highest total in a single formula season yet.

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