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Sochi uncovered - the inside track on Russia's first F1 circuit

History will be made this weekend as Russia hosts its first Formula One Grand Prix at Sochi Autodrom. Amid the building excitement, the new venue also throws up plenty of uncertainty for the teams to contend with - whose car, for example, will be most naturally suited to the track? Which drivers will adapt fastest? From the key corners to the best overtaking spots, and from fuel consumption to expected speeds, we spoke to Hermann Tilke, the man behind the track’s design, to get an exclusive inside line on what we should expect… No matter how extensive the preparations have been, how detailed and accurate the simulations are, Formula One racing’s first visit to Russia is...
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