Nico Rosberg eases to Russian Grand Prix win

Nico Rosberg extended his lead at the top of the world championship to 43 points thanks to victory at this afternoon's Russian Grand Prix.

The German began on pole position in Sochi and ended up leading the race from start to finish to maintain his 100% winning start in 2016.

Meanwhile, Rosberg's Mercedes teammate and defending champion Lewis Hamilton recovered from 10th on the grid to claim second spot.

Third went to Kimi Raikkonen, but there was not such positive news for Sebastian Vettel in the other Ferrari.

He was hit twice by Red Bull's Daniil Kvyat in two different corners during the first lap and was forced to retire as a result.

1. Nico Rosberg, Mercedes 2. Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes 3. Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari 4. Valtteri Bottas, Williams 5. Felipe Massa, Williams 6. Fernando Alonso, McLaren 7. Kevin Magnussen, Renault 8. Romain Grosjean, Haas 9. Sergio Perez, Force India 10. Jenson Button, McLaren 11. Daniel Ricciardo, Red Bull 12. Carlos Sainz, Toro Rosso 13. Jolyon Palmer, Renault 14. Marcus Ericsson, Sauber 15. Daniil Kvyat, Red Bull 16. Felipe Nasr, Sauber 17. Esteban Gutierrez, Haas 18. Pascal Wehrlein, Manor

Not classified: Max Verstappen (Toro Rosso), Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari), Nico Hulkenberg (Force India), Rio Haryanto (Manor)