Sochi uncovered – the inside track on Russia’s first F1 circuit

History will be made this weekend as Russia hosts its first Grand Prix at Sochi Autodrom. The new venue throws up plenty of uncertainty for the teams to contend with – whose car will be most suited to the track? Which drivers will adapt fastest?

From key corners to the best overtaking spots, from fuel consumption to expected speeds, we spoke to Hermann Tilke, the man behind the track’s design, to find out what to expect