After a productive test in Bahrain, Renault Sport Formula One Team Third and Reserve Driver Sergey Sirotkin will take over Nico Hülkenberg’s duties for the first practice session in Sochi. This will be Sirotkin's first taste of the RS17 in a GP session, with the next one being scheduled for the Spanish GP.  The Russian impressed the team during testing by getting up to speed very quickly in this new generation car, despite having not driven since last year. "Obviously I’m very much looking forward to it! I’ve learn […]

Sergey Sirotkin labelled his Renault debut as 'positive' as he competed in the first practice session at the Russian Grand Prix. Sirotkin, 20, returned to a Formula 1 car for the first time since he participated in the corresponding session at the 2014 running of his home event. Sirotkin set the 13th fastest time, 0.8s and five positions ahead of team-mate Jolyon Palmer. "My target for today was to give the team exactly what they wanted from the session," sad Sirotkin. "I tried to remain […]

Renault has signed Sergey Sirotkin as a test driver with a long term development plan, with the youngster set to make his practice debut at this weekend's Russian Grand Prix. Sirotkin, 20, finished third in his rookie GP2 campaign last year and will continue in the championship in 2016 in place of Stoffel Vandoorne at ART Grand Prix. Sirotkin, who spent 2014 as Sauber's test driver, will replace Kevin Magnussen during the first practice session at Sochi this weekend. "This is a great opportunity for […]

Sergey Sirotkin says he feels 'ready' for Formula 1 after his practice outing for Sauber at the Russian Grand Prix. Sirotkin took part in the opening session in place of Esteban Gutierrez and set the 17th quickest time. Formula Renault 3.5 race winner Sirotkin, who was originally set for a Formula 1 seat this year, says he feels ready to make the step up to the top echelon of the sport. "I felt it after Bahrain a little, but it wasn't a proper run," he […]

Sergey Sirotkin will make his Formula 1 practice debut when he gets behind the wheel of the Sauber C33 at next month's Russian Grand Prix. Sirotkin demonstrated a Sauber C31 at the venue last year before getting a full day of testing in the C33 in Bahrain in April. Sirotkin had been set to race for Sauber this season but the Swiss team opted to retain Esteban Gutierrez. Sauber has not yet confirmed which driver Sirotkin will replace for the 90 minute session at Sochi. […]

Sergey Sirotkin has denied his future at Sauber is being overshadowed by the Swiss female driver Simona de Silvestro. Funded by her wealthy backers, de Silvestro - who also ran at Fiorano in April - returned to track action this week in a 2012 Sauber at the Valencia circuit, Spain's El Mundo Deportivo reports. But, earlier, Russian teen Sirotkin seemed more destined for Sauber's affections, closely aligned with the reported 'Russian rescue deal' that last year reportedly rescued the then ailing Hinwil based team. Since […]

Sauber test drivers Giedo van der Garde and Sergey Sirotkin will drive the C33 during the post-race test in Bahrain. Van der Garde raced for Caterham in 2013 but switched to Sauber for this year to become the team's official reserve driver. The Dutch driver will test for the team next Wednesday. Van der Garde will also replace Esteban Gutierrez for the first practice session in Bahrain on Friday. Sirotkin will test the Sauber C33 on the first day of the test next Tuesday in […]