Russian Grand Prix; pole to Norris in front of Sainz's Ferrari

2021-09-26T23:56:27.910Z

Lando Norris (McLaren) took pole at the F1 Russian GP, ​​scheduled for tomorrow at the Sochi circuit. Carlos Sainz will also start in the front row with Ferrari. For the British driver it is the first pole position in his career. George Russel's Williams and Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes will start in the second row. The reigning world champion made a mistake by damaging the nose of the car as he re-entered the pit lane at the end of Q3. At that moment he had the best time. Third row for Daniel Ricciardo (McLaren) and Fernando Alonso (Alpine). Tomorrow, Max Verstappen (Red Bull) and Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) will start from the back of the grid, both of whom have replaced the power unit.