The Sochi Autodrom, which next year could hold a twilight race under plans being mooted by Russian Grand Prix chiefs ©Getty ImagesCars getting prepped for the weekend's running, which is expected to be held in three days of glorious sunshine ©AFP/Getty Images

The Iceberg Skating Palace and Fisht Olympic Stadium dominate the skyline of the Sochi Autodrom ©Getty ImagesFinishing touches are still being made to the track, with the imposing Olympic Torch seen here in the background ©Getty Images


Volunteers are getting ready for the weekend ©Getty Images
Eighteen corners make up the track for the inaugural Russian Grand Prix ©Getty Images

The safety car passsing the Olympic Cauldron as it gets some laps in ahead of the weekend's action ©Getty Images

Twenty-two cars are due to take the start of Sunday's Formula One race ©AFP/Getty ImagesLewis Hamilton leads the Drivers' Championship heading into the Russian Grand Prix ©AFP/Getty Images

Williams driver Felipe Massa (right) rides his bike on the track as he gets early knowledge of the Sochi Autodrom ©Getty Images
A total of 55,000 spectators are expected inside the Sochi Autodrom for Sunday's race ©Getty Images

The Iceberg Skating Palace hosted figure skating and short track speed skating during the Winter Olympics in February ©Getty Images

The race around the 5.8km track will be run over 53 laps ©Getty Images



Workers prepare the track next to the Bolshoy Ice Dome ©Getty Images
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