- Rare error from Lewis Hamilton puts Mercedes driver fourth
- Max Verstappen will start from the back of the grid
Lando Norris claimed the first pole of his Formula One career in qualifying for the Russian Grand Prix. The British driver mastered difficult changing conditions on a wet track in Sochi with a marvellous final lap for McLaren. Lewis Hamilton made an uncharacteristic error and could manage only fourth. Carlos Sainz was in second for Ferrari, with George Russell a superb third for Williams.
Daniel Ricciardo was in fifth for McLaren and Hamilton’s title rival Max Verstappen will start from the back of the grid after taking penalties for fitting a new power unit.