Russia makes its long-awaited Formula One debut in Winter Olympic city Sochi this weekend with the sport in no mood to party even without the political clouds that hang heavy over the race.
Reuters: Crash and crisis overshadow Russia F1 debut
Toro Rosso driver Daniil Kvyat of Russia leads Force India driver Sergio Perez of Mexico during the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka on Oct. 5, 2014.