After a long and restful off season, the Downforce Esports returns to racing in their 3rd season. The season opener takes place in Sochi Autodrom as the Russian Grand Prix. Wesracing continues where he left off last season, claiming the victory of the very first race of the season, however he did not cross the line relaxed, as JelleMelle was pressuring him till the last second, finishing just 0.7 seconds behind in P2. Aweing everyone with his remakable pace in qualifying, newcomer Loicipedia stands on the last step of the podium with the fastest lap of the session. Moreover, 2DRK4U makes it to the race last minute, and despite lack of practice asserts a solid P4 after laps of fighting with Zadexz, who finishes in P5, just 0.1 seconds ahead of Aston Martin Racing reserve JMR12070. In addition, Parazod limps his front wingless McLaren to P7 after a damaging spin, with Hurensohn7 closely following him with a whopping 20 seconds worth of penalties. Finally, debutant PhysX places his AlphaTauri in P9, rounding off the point scorers. Lastly the DNFs are comprised of Boaty; who suffered heavy damage few laps before the chequered flag, Impervious, Doctor Zuk, Vetskuu, and an unfortunate early departure of EdTheSurvivor and Navy. ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Driver Of the Day : Parazod -----------------------------------------------------------------------------.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Other Highlights : Wesracing vs JelleMelle (0.002 seconds apart in qualifying), Hurensohn7 (20 secs penalty), 2DRK4U (P9 -> P4), Hurensohn7 (P13 -> P8), Physx (P15 -> P9), Loicipedia (Fastest Lap) .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Post Statements Update : Zadexz and JMR get 15 seconds removed from each of their race times through the penalty removal process.