F1: 10 most memorable moments from the Russian Grand Prix

#3 Hefty Hit

The Sochi circuit may be technical but there are some high-speed sections. If you have a problem at the end of one of the long straights, it’s not going to end well. Carlos Sainz Jr. found that out in qualifying back in 2015. He crashed heavily at Turn 13 during FP3 and was airlifted to hospital, but emerged unscathed and raced on Sunday.

#2 The Kvyat day

Having put in some good drives during his maiden season with Red Bull in 2015, Daniil Kvyat backed that up with third place at the 2016 Chinese GP after a great drive. He scored his second F1 podium making him the most successful Russian F1 driver. Sadly, at the next race in Russia, he suffered a disastrous weekend and was demoted to Toro Rosso shortly afterwards. Ouch.

Daniil Kvyat Chinese GP 2016

#1 Launching in style

Back when glitzy, extravagant launches were still all the rage, Jordan unveiled its new 2005 F1 car in snowy Moscow. Narain Karthikeyan and Tiago Monteiro officially launched the EJ15 in freezing conditions. It was the final Jordan car and the first to follow the team’s (brief) takeover by Midland.

Jordan F1 Launch at Moscow 2005

What are your favourite Russian formula one moments?