Sochi Autodrom

Sochi Autodrom is the most modern circuit in Eastern Europe, the only circuit in Russia hosting a Formula 1 Grand Prix. The venue has been designed by Russian experts in conjunction with Tilke Gmbh & Co., the head of which – Hermann Tilke – has designed most of the modern F1 tracks. The location of Sochi Autodrom makes it special - the circuit is located in the Olympic Park, which hosted the Olympic Winter Games in 2014. The most interesting part of the track is its long turn 3 - 650-metre turn is the longest one in the Formula 1 calendar, and the negative incline of the surface is a difficult challenge for the drivers. Facts about Sochi Autodrom Opening: 20 September 2014 Inaugural Russian Grand Prix: 10 to 12 October 2014 Circuit length: 5 848m Lap record: 1:33.194 -Sebastian Vettel (2017 Russian Grand Prix qualifying) Top speed: 343.1 km/h - Kimi Raikkonen (2015 Russian Grand Prix) Altitude: 21.4m to 23.3m Number of turns: 18 (12 right, 6 left)