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28 Sep 2021

Gallery: Sochi showdown

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Relive Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One™ Team's 2021 Russian Grand Prix with our best images from an unpredictable weekend in Sochi.

See how the weather turned and impacted a challenging and dramatic Grand Prix as Sebastian Vettel and Lance Stroll battled strongly when the race turned upside down late on.

Inside the garage as the rain falls in Sochi on Saturday morning

The AMR21 prepares to head out for qualifying

Sebastian Vettel congratulated Lewis Hamilton on taking his 100th Grand Prix victory

Lance Stroll maximises dry running in Friday's practice sessions

Sebastian ran a long first stint in the Russian Grand Prix before switching to Hard tyres

Eyes forward: Lance prepares to make a strong start to the Russian Grand Prix

Rain falls heavily on Saturday morning, ending the chances of FP3 taking place

Lance powers past the grandstands in practice for the Russian Grand Prix

Sebastian explores the limits of the track in a damp qualifying in Sochi

Lance prepares to exit the Sochi Autodrom pitlane in Friday practice

Lance climbs into the AMR21 as the start of the Russian Grand Prix draws closer

Sebastian battles in a DRS train during the early laps of the Russian Grand Prix

Rain falls on to the nosecone of the AMR21 before FP3 is cancelled

Sebastian focuses ahead of qualifying for the Russian Grand Prix

Sebastian heads out to begin his formation lap ahead of the Sochi race

A rare spot of sunshine in Russia as the team explores the track on Friday

Sebastian pushes the limit of the Soft tyre in practice for the Russian Grand Prix

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