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Sochi drama reminded Brawn of 2000 German GP

The late drama that unfolded in Sochi reminded Ross Brawn of when Rubens Barrichello won the 2000 German Grand Prix. The Russian Grand Prix looked set to be the first F1 race won by Lando Norris, with the McLaren man leading for the majority. That changed when rain started to fall through, with him staying out rather than pitting for intermediate tyres and ultimately going off, losing the lead to Hamilton before finally coming in and dropping down to P7. The situation – with the win resting on strategy decisions made by the driver and team – reminded Brawn of when Rubens Barrichello defied Ferrari's team orders to stay out in Germany in 2000 and went on to win. 'Lando will be...
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