The 2015 Russian Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race that took place on 11 October 2015. The fifty-three lap race was held at the Sochi Autodrom. This was the fifteenth round of the 2015 season and marked the second time that the Russian Grand Prix was run as a round of the Formula One World Championship since its inception in 1950.
Roberto Merhi returned to Marussia for the race.
Carlos Sainz Jr. had a bad accident in the third practice session.
Nico Rosberg claimed pole position, but later retired from the race.
Valtteri Bottas qualified third but retired after a collision on the last lap.
Sergio Michel "Checo" Pérez Mendoza is a Mexican racing driver who races in Formula One for Red Bull Racing, having previously driven for Sauber, McLaren, Force India, and Racing Point. He has won six Grand Prix races and scored 39 podium finishes.
Pérez driving for Campos Grand Prix in the 2008–09 GP2 Asia Series
Pérez chasing Alonso for the lead of the 2012 Malaysian Grand Prix, where he achieved his first podium in Formula One
Pérez on his way to third place in the 2012 Canadian Grand Prix, his second podium finish