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Fastest laps - Russian Grand Prix 2015 - Vettel sets fastest lap with Räikkönen close behind

Sebastian Vettel scooped the fastest lap of the Russian race, a couple of tenths faster than Ferrari teammate Kimi Räikkönen. Lewis Hamilton was next in line, with Nico Rosberg much further back due to the issues experienced on his Mercedes that saw him retire from the race. The Williams pair had a good showing in Sochi, with Massa just a few tenths faster than Bottas.

In other teammate battles, Kvyat outpaced Ricciardo, Sainz was just ahead of Verstappen - although both further down the table than they might have liked, and Will Stevens was just marginally faster than returning teammate Roberto Mehri.

PositionDriverTeamTimeLap
1Sebastian VettelScuderia Ferrari1:40.07151
2Kimi RäikkönenScuderia Ferrari1:40.29448
3Lewis HamiltonMercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team1:40.57344
4Felipe MassaWilliams Martini Racing1:40.88148
5Valtteri BottasWilliams Martini Racing1:41.13445
6Daniil KvyatInfiniti Red Bull Racing1:41.37252
7Felipe NasrSauber F1 Team1:41.50752
8Pastor MaldonadoLotus F1 Team1:41.52051
9Sergio PérezSahara Force India F1 Team1:41.77248
10Daniel RicciardoInfiniti Red Bull Racing1:41.88843
11Carlos Sainz JrScuderia Toro Rosso1:42.25844
12Max VerstappenScuderia Toro Rosso1:42.63929
13Jenson ButtonMcLaren Honda1:43.06853
14Nico RosbergMercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team1:43.1336
15Fernando AlonsoMcLaren Honda1:43.26545
16Will StevensManor Marussia F1 Team1:44.92650
17Roberto MerhiManor Marussia F1 Team1:45.04950
18Romain GrosjeanLotus F1 Team1:45.2667