Sebastian Vettel's podium finish in Russia, alongside the retirement of Nico Rosberg, has allowed the Ferrari driver to move up to second place in the championship standings, sitting just seven points ahead of Nico. Daniil Kvyat was also able to leapfrog his teammate, pushing Ricciardo down to eighth place, but with just three points between the Red Bull pair.

Sergio Pérez has improved to ninth place, after picking up a hefty haul of points in Sochi, which has pushed Romain Grosjean down to tenth in the standings.