The 2018 Russian Grand Prix (officially the Formula 1 2018 VTB Russian Grand Prix) was a Formula One motor race held on 30 September 2018 at the Sochi Autodrom in Sochi, Russia.

[6] The race result sparked discussion regarding the future of team orders in the sport, and some even going as to call for an outright ban on the practice.

[7] The race was moved from its April date to September to fill the vacancy of the Malaysian Grand Prix, which was discontinued at the end of the 2017 Formula One season.

[10] Artem Markelov replaced Carlos Sainz Jr. at Renault during the first practice session.

[11][13] Hamilton won the race for the third time in his career, with Bottas second and Vettel completing the podium in third place.