26/09/2021
NEWS STORY
Amended starting grid for the VTB Russian Grand Prix after penalties applied.
| Pos | Driver | Team |
| 1 | Norris | McLaren |
| 2 | Sainz | Ferrari |
| 3 | Russell | Williams |
| 4 | Hamilton | Mercedes |
| 5 | Ricciardo | McLaren |
| 6 | Alonso | Alpine |
| 7 | Stroll | Aston Martin |
| 8 | Perez | Red Bull |
| 9 | Ocon | Alpine |
| 10 | Vettel | Aston Martin |
| 11 | Gasly | AlphaTauri |
| 12 | Tsunoda | AlphaTauri |
| 13 | Raikkonen | Alfa Romeo |
| 14 | Schumacher | Haas |
| 15 | Mazepin | Haas |
| 16 | Bottas | Mercedes |
| 17 | Giovinazzi | Alfa Romeo |
| 18 | Latifi | Williams |
| 19 | Leclerc | Ferrari |
| 20 | Verstappen | Red Bull |
Verstappen: 3 place grid penalty for causing a collision (Monza)
Leclerc: Required to start from the back of the starting grid as additional power unit elements have been used
Verstappen: Required to start from the back of the starting grid as additional power unit elements have been used
Latifi: Required to start from the back of the starting grid as additional power unit elements have been used
Bottas: 15-place grid penalty as additional power unit elements have been used
Giovinazzi: 5-place grid penalty for replacement gearbox