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This week on Backmarker we discuss a somewhat interesting, if not disapointing, Russian GP, a big week in Motorsport News, and preview the very exciting Japanese GP. News: • Toro Rosso boss Franz Tost: Honda 'in front of Renault' with upgrade. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/139052/honda-in-front-of-renault-with-upgrade • Renault does not expect to mount a championship challenge until 2021. https://wtf1.com/post/renault-not-expecting-to-mount-a-title-challenge-until-2021/ • Formula E's hopes of using the full Monaco layout look to be dashed. https://www.autosport.com/fe/news/138963/fe-now-unlikely-to-use-f1-monaco-gp-layout • Haas signs Kevin Magnussen and Romain Grosjean for 2019. https://www.haasf1team.com/news/news-haas-f1-team-retains-driver-lineup-2019 • Antonio Giovinazzi has been signed for Alfa Romeo Sauber in 2019. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/138945/sauber-signs-giovinazzi-for-2019-f1-season • F1 has bought more time for the potential Miami race. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/138954/f1