Charles Leclerc expressed confidence that he and Sauber can retain its strong position in race trim at the Russian Grand Prix. Leclerc comfortably made it through Q1 and was one of only 10 drivers to clock a time in Q2, as several opponents opted not to run due to penalties and wanting free tyre choice. Leclerc, fifth in Q2, ultimately wound up seventh, just 0.006s behind Force India’s Esteban Ocon, with both having been overhauled by Haas’ Kevin Magnussen during the final Q3 runs. Leclerc struggled through Friday’s pair of practice sessions on his first visit to the Sochi Autodrom but revelled in his Saturday display as he eyes back-to-back points finishes....
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