2016 Russian Grand Prix 2016 Russian Grand Prix The 2016 Russian Grand Prix (formally known as the 2016 Formula 1 Russian Grand Prix; ) was a Formula One motor race that took place on 1 May 2016. The race, contested over fifty-three laps, was held at the Sochi Autodrom. It was the fourth round of the 2016 FIA Formula One World Championship and marked the fifth running of the Russian Grand Prix, the third time as a round of the Formula One World Championship since the series inception in . Nico Rosberg of Mercedes came into the race leading the championship ahead of his
Grand Prix Ball Demonstration of Jackie Stewart's Tyrrell Racing F1 car. The current event is organised by Jonny Dodge. In 2014, the Grand Prix Ball moved to the HAC near to the city of London. It featured as part of Race Week a day time event celebrating Formula 1 and bringing the excitement of the sport to the city. The 2014 Grand Prix Ball raised money for The Prince's Trust and offered a variety of packages to help raise funds for the charity. In 2015 the Grand Prix Ball was held back at London's Hurlingham Club hosted by Eddie Jordan and Stirling Moss.