Lewis Hamilton soaks Vladimir Putin while celebrating Russian Grand Prix victory

 

  Despite Nico Rosberg having to retire early in the race, a great result for Hamilton, the Brit's win was enough to secure the constructors' title for Mercedes.

Kimi Raikkonen was handed a 30-second penalty after crashing into Valtterie Bottas, meaning he was demoted from fifth to eighth, mathematically ruling Ferrari out of the title race.

 

 

Lewis Hamilton poses with the Russian grid girls after his victory

 

 

Hamilton's day was not without some drama itself, over fears his rear wing could snap.
"There was a bit of rear wing instability and it was a little worrying but in the end it turned out ok," said boss Toto Wolff.
His victory leaves him 66 points clear of team-mate and title rival Rosberg with only four races remaining.