Hamilton remembers Bianchi

Lewis Hamilton dedicated his Russian Grand Prix victory to Jules Bianchi as Mercedes’ celebrations at clinching their first Formula One constructors’ championship were tempered by thoughts of the man fighting for his life.

Hamilton took full advantage of Nico Rosberg’s latest mistake to become only the fourth driver in F1 history to win nine grands prix in a season, extending his title advantage over his team-mate to 17 points.

Rosberg had to settle for being runner-up for the ninth time this campaign, but it was achieved in remarkable fashion given his error on the run-up to the first braking zone at F1’s newest track, the Sochi Autodrom, at turn two.