By James Broughton, October 11, 2014
Lotus F1 driver, Pastor Maldonado talks about the challenges of Formula One’s newest and latest venue, the Russian Grand Prix.
Russian Grand Prix quick facts;
Track: Sochi Autodrom. Temporary Circuit.
Designer: Hermann Tilke
Race start time: 12pm UK time Sunday (3pm local).
Laps: 53.
Track length: 5.853 km (the third longest of the season after Spa & Silverstone).
Corners: 12 right and six left-handers.
Predicted average lap speed: 215 kph
Tyre allocation: Medium (white) and soft (yellow).
DRS Zones: Two with separate detection points – between turns one and two and turns ten and 13.
Driver steward: Danny Sullivan.
