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GOOD LAP vs GREAT LAP: Pierre Gasly takes us on a spin of the Sochi Autodrom
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Sochi has been on the F1 calendar since 2014, and has seen more than its fair share of brilliant wheel to wheel racing. The long, sweeping Turn 3 is the corner that most fans like to watch from, but there is plenty more to this Hermann Tilke designed circuit, which offers a mix of long straights, slow 90-degree bends and plenty of overtaking opportunities.
Pierre Gasly made it into Q3 in Russian GP qualifying last year, and shaved over a tenth off his fastest lap time from Q2 once in the top 10 shootout. The Frenchman will be hoping to do even better this year as he looks to continue a strong run of one-lap form that has seen him post a top-six qualifying time at the last four race weekends.
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Hit play on the video above to ride on board with Gasly, as racer and commentator Alex Brundle explains the difference between a good lap and a great lap around the Sochi track.
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