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Sochi it to me: Five facts about the Russian Grand Prix

The Russian Grand Prix had its inaugural race just two years ago in October 2014, and is situated within the grounds of the Olympic Park in Sochi. It was installed as a legacy to the Winter Olympics that were held in the Black Sea resort earlier that year. The Sochi Autodrom is one of the fastest city circuits on the F1 calendar, with plenty of overtaking opportunities due to the width of the track. It is also one of the fastest tracks visited across the year, which can make for some interesting racing, especially with the low degradation of the smooth asphalt surface, which allows drivers to push harder than is usually possible at other circuits. That said however, the 2014 Russian...
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