THE ROOKIE: Brendon Hartley reflects on Russian spins and Japanese speed

In his latest video blog, Brendon Hartley looks back on two contrasting races, as his rookie season in F1 continues to be filled with all manner of twists and turns. First, there’s Russia – and a race that left him in a spin. Then Japan – a Grand Prix that yielded a best-ever qualifying performance and a new love affair with a classic circuit…

This season we're following Toro Rosso's Brendon Hartley, on track and off, as he negotiates his first full year in F1. The series is produced in association with The Players' Tribune.

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