Summary

  • Rosberg on Russia pole, Hamilton 2nd, Bottas 3rd

  • Vettel 4th, Raikkonen 5th, Hulkenberg 6th

  • Rosberg top in Q1 & Q2

  • Final practice ended early after heavy crash for Sainz

  • Driver has since tweeted that he is OK

  1. Postpublished at 14:55

    That's all from us after an eventful day where Nico Rosberg took pole position after Carlos Sainz crashed in final practice. Thankfully he is OK and determined to make tomorrow's race, although that is not a decision for him to make.

    I'll leave you to enjoy the rest of F1 Rewind, and we'll be back at 10:30 BST tomorrow for build-up to the race.

    See you then.

  2. Celeb spot!published at 14:51 British Summer Time 10 October 2015

    Torn over who you want to win Natalie? 

  3. Postpublished at 14:50

    Formula 1Image source, Getty Images

    Nico Rosberg has not beaten Lewis Hamilton to pole on many occasions this season, but he's done it twice in a row now. In fact, it is now the third consecutive grand prix where Hamilton has failed to secure pole, with Sebastian Vettel taking it in Singapore.

  4. Postpublished at 14:47 British Summer Time 10 October 2015

    David Coulthard
    BBC F1 co-commentator

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    Positives were for Valtteri Bottas. Ferrari have to be a bit disappointed. That flash of brilliance in Singapore seems like a distant memory.

  5. Postpublished at 14:47 British Summer Time 10 October 2015

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    The lap was OK but not as good as it should have been. Tomorrow's a different day. We should have a good race.

    Sebastian Vettel, Qualified fourth

  6. Postpublished at 14:41

    BBC

    "Give us a push!"

    Like Formula 1? Like nostalgia? A healthy dose of both can be had right now on BBC Two.

  7. 'Frustrating' for Massapublished at 14:38

    A surprise from qualifying was Felipe Massa all the way down in 15th. What happened to the Williams driver?

    "I had two laps behind traffic and by the time I had a clear run my tyres had gone. It's really frustrating," he says.

  8. Postpublished at 14:37

    Jenson Button, who qualified 13th: "We got through to Q2 because of the actual speed rather than issues other people had. The last run I couldn't find any grip. 

    "We planned the weekend well so far well but tomorrow will be very difficult for us. It is one of the more difficult circuits for us because of deployment and fuel. We will do our best. This is really testing for us."

  9. 'Nothing I could do'published at 14:32

    Red Bull's Daniil Kvyat after he failed to make Q1: "I did my best. Quite pleased with what I have done. We had time for only one lap on each set of tyres. It's disappointing but nothing I could do."

  10. F1 Rewindpublished at 14:30

    Formula 1

    Coverage on BBC One has finished but the F1 fun is not over, with Murray Walker celebrating his 92nd birthday by reflecting on some pieces of individual brilliance in F1 Rewind. Tune in on BBC Two, and also watch online via this page. 

  11. Postpublished at 14:28

    Bernie EcclestoneImage source, BBC Sport

    "Out of my way! Someone's pinched my local traditional costume!"*

    *Possibly not actual quotes

    Bernie EccelstoneImage source, AP
  12. Postpublished at 14:21 British Summer Time 10 October 2015

    Valtteri Bottas, who qualified third: "Third is a good place to start. It has been tricky for everyone with limited practice."

  13. Postpublished at 14:20

    We started off this weekend thinking Mercedes might struggle here, considering the circuit shares similar characteristics with Singapore.

    That doesn't look like being the case based on qualifying, the Mercedes were eight tenths of a second faster than third-place Valtteri Bottas.

  14. Postpublished at 14:17

    Hamilton

    Lewis Hamilton, who qualified second: "I did go for my second lap I just did not finish it. I made a mistake at Turn 13. A difficult weekend for everyone but Nico did a great job with his lap. Overall I am very happy and it is great for the team. This is not such a bad race for P2."

  15. Postpublished at 14:16

    Top 3Image source, BBC Sport

    Nico Rosberg, who secured pole position: "I am very happy. It has been a difficult weekend because of the little running we got. I got some very good laps in and I am happy with that.

    "I am just enjoying being on pole at the moment. The constructors championship is a really important target for us again this weekend, at the same time I am out to reduce the gap on Lewis."

  16. Get involved #bbcf1published at 14:12 British Summer Time 10 October 2015

  17. Postpublished at 14:11 British Summer Time 10 October 2015

    Eddie Jordan
    BBC F1 chief analyst

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    Nico's demeanour and the way he is operating, I haven't seen him so positive for a long time so don't be surprised if he is very strong tomorrow and pulls off a win.

  18. Postpublished at 14:10

    Nico RosbergImage source, Getty Images

    Nico Rosberg, meanwhile, is stood staring into the middle distance. He looks very focused. This race could be big for him, as he looks to take a bite out of Lewis Hamilton's 48-point lead in the championship.

  19. Postpublished at 14:06

    Hamilton looking at FerrariImage source, BBC Sport

    Lewis Hamilton is out prowling round a Ferrari, getting a closer look at the competition.

    He is having a right old look actually, he has been at it for ages.

    Lewis Hamilton
  20. Qualifying resultpublished at 14:04

    11) Kvyat 12) Nasr 13) Button 14) Maldonado 15) Massa 16) Alonso 17) Ericsson 18) Stevens 19) Merhi

    *Carlos Sainz did not take part in qualifying