Lewis Hamilton quickly found himself at home around Sochi’s Olympic Park on a day when Formula One attempted to get back to business in the wake of Jules Bianchi’s accident five days ago.

It was business as usual for the majority of Formula One during the opening practice session ahead of the inaugural Russian Grand Prix, with the obvious exception of Marussia.

Marussia have confirmed they are to run only one car throughout this weekend’s inaugural Russian Grand Prix as a mark of respect for the critically-injured Jules Bianchi.

Marussia will run only Max Chilton throughout the inaugural Russian Grand Prix in Sochi this weekend out of respect for the critically injured Jules Bianchi.

The United States Grand Prix began in bizarre circumstances as fog and a mechanical fault with the medical helicopter caused delays.

Ferrari’s hopes of a resurgence in Spain this weekend at least started off on the right foot with home hero Fernando Alonso posting the quickest time in first practice ahead of Sunday’s race.