Method 1 qualifying outcomes: Beginning grid for 2021 Russian Grand Prix

A moist and wild qualifying session might make for a chaotic Russian Grand Prix.

Rain water coated the observe on Saturday, however that proved to be no actual challenge for Lando Norris, who begins Sunday’s race in Sochi on pole, the primary of his F1 profession.

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The qualifying session was wrought with drama. Lewis Hamilton planted his automotive into the wall on pit lane, costing himself a brand new entrance wing and a superb try at a flying lap in Q3. It additionally value teammate Valtteri Bottas, who completed qualifying in seventh.

If Max Verstappen plans to maintain the lead of the driving force’s championship, then the Pink Bull driver must be on the cost. Initially assessed a three-spot grid penalty for his collision with Lewis Hamilton on the Italian GP, an influence unit change pushed Verstappen all the best way to the again of the grid getting into Sunday’s race.

This is how they will line up this Sunday in Russia:

Method 1 beginning lineup for 2021 Russian Grand Prix

Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc and Nicholas Latifi all begin in the back of the grid after altering energy models. 

McLaren sits on pole for the primary time since 2012:

What channel is the F1 race on Sunday?

• Race: Russian Grand Prix
• Date: Sunday, Sept. 26
• TV channel: ESPN
• Reside stream: WatchESPN, fuboTV

The ESPN household of networks will broadcast all 2021 F1 races in the US utilizing Sky Sports activities’ feed with just a few races heading to ABC later within the season.

As well as, ESPN Deportes serves because the unique Spanish-language residence for all 2021 F1 races within the U.S.

What time does the F1 race begin on Sunday?

• Date: Sunday, Sept. 26
• Begin time: 8 a.m. ET

The 8 a.m. ET begin time for Sunday’s race means the 2021 Russian GP will begin at 3 p.m. native time. The on-the-hour begin time means lights out will probably happen simply after 8 a.m. ET. ESPN’s pre-race present normally airs within the hour previous to the beginning of the race.

Under is the whole TV schedule for the weekend’s F1 occasions on the Russian GP.

Method 1 dwell stream for Russian Grand Prix

For individuals who do not have a cable or satellite tv for pc subscription, there are 4 main OTT TV streaming choices that carry ESPN: fuboTV, Sling, Hulu, YouTubeTV and AT&T Now. Of the 4, Hulu and YouTubeTV provide free trial choices.

Under are hyperlinks to every.

For individuals who do have a cable or satellite tv for pc subscription however usually are not in entrance of a TV, Method 1 races in 2021 might be streamed dwell by way of telephones, tablets and different gadgets on the ESPN app with authentication.

Method 1 schedule 2021

Method 1 returns in 2021 with a zaftig 23-race schedule, beginning with the Bahrain Grand Prix on March 28 and concluding with the customary Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Dec. 12.

The Canadian GP was canned because the nation continues to wrangle with coronavirus points, and F1 added the Styrian GP in its stead. The French GP strikes up per week to June 20.

The race initially scheduled for Oct. 3 in Singapore was additionally axed with the Turkish GP rejoining the schedule for a similar date. That race takes place at Istanbul Metropolis Circuit.

The Portuguese Grand Prix returns for its second-consecutive working after a 22-year absence. Additionally making its debut this yr is the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, which is scheduled for December.