Lewis Hamilton wins Russian Grand Prix to move within touching distance of world title — in pictures

Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes-GP in action on his way to victory. Yuri Kochetkov / EPA

Lewis Hamilton in Parc Ferme after winning the Formula One Russian Grand Prix. Mark Thompson / Getty Images

Felipe Nasr of Sauber F1, Marcus Ericsson of Sauber F1, Jenson Button of McLaren, Pastor Maldonado of Venezuela and Lotus, Felipe Massa of Williams, Fernando Alonso of McLaren, Will Stevens of Manor Marussia and Roberto Merhi of Manor Marussia. Clive Mason / Getty Images

Formula One driver Carlos Sainz of Toro Rosso. Valdrin Xhemaj / EPA

Lewis Hamilton, Nico Rosberg and Valtteri Bottas race into the first corner. Clive Mason / Getty Images

Lewis Hamilton in action on his way to victory. Mark Thompson / Getty Images

Sebastian Vettel of Ferrari in action on his way to second place. Mark Thompson / Getty Images

Kimi Raikkonen of Ferrari drives during the Formula One Grand Prix of Russia. Clive Mason / Getty Images

Lewis Hamilton in action on his way to victory. Lars Baron / Getty Images

A selection of photos from Sunday’s Formula One Russian Grand Prix as Lewis Hamilton moves to the brink of retaining his world title.

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