Artem Markelov will take part in Free Practice One for the Russian Grand Prix with Renault Sport Formula One Team. The Russian currently competes in the FIA Formula 2 championship with Russian Time, claiming three wins so far this year and lies fourth overall in the championship standing. Markelov is also linked with Renault as the team's simulator and development driver, signing with the team this year. The Russian got his first taste of modern F1 machinery in a post-Hungarian Grand Prix test with Renault, driving the R.S.18. Ahead of the Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom, Markelov will be given his first ever F1 appearance at a Grand Prix weekend as he will take part in FP1 with...
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