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The Sochi Autodrom is the only Formula 1 racing circuit in Russia.
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The 5.8 km long track boasts 18 turns and a 1.5 km long starting straight.
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The track is the longest Formula 1 circuit currently in operation, and was designed by German architect Hermann Tilke.
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It is the first circuit in history with a left-right combination at the start/finish line.
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The track has hosted 5 Grand Prix since it was built in 2014, and is the newest track on the calendar.
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The circuit was built in the Adler district of Sochi, just 2km away from the 2014 Winter Olympic Park.
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It hosted the inaugural Russian Grand Prix in 2014, becoming the first Russian race since the 1914 St. Petersburg Grand Prix.
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The track is overlooked by the towering glacial mountains of the Caucasus, offering a stunning backdrop to the events.
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The Sochi Autodrom is the first night-time race in the history of Formula 1, with lights installed to ensure that drivers have enough visibility even during the twilight hours.
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The track layout also includes two chicanes, two long straights, and seven high-speed corners.