“Kwiat still raise the flag of our country on a pedestal” royal races “- Proceedings

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Sunday Sochi hosted the first ever Grand Prix of Russia. 16th stage of the World Cup races in the class “Formula 1″ won the British Lewis Hamilton, representing the team Mercedes . Finished second his teammate German Nico Rosberg, third place went to Finn Valtteri Bottas of Williams. Ros siyanin Daniel Kwiat and s Toro Rosso, despite the high 5th place in qualifying, took only 14th place.

the race for our first edition commented coach Kvyat – Head racing team “Capital Card” Oleg Andrei.

– What are the main reasons for the failure Kvyat on home track Sochi?

– «Formula 1″ – is a complex sport. The team has a strategy, certain settings. In Daniel’s car was damaged suspension. Perhaps it had a decisive influence on its speed. Plus he had an extra pit stop. However, in comparison with his teammate Jean-Eric Kwiat was much more confident the whole race weekend. He did everything he could, and even more. Team will be to investigate and find the reasons that led the pilots to 13th and 14th places. But on the whole team must be satisfied.

– After the fifth line in qualifying seemed that Kvyat not quite worked out the start . What do you think?

– It’s not even that he did not had time to react. His car at the start was not so fast compared to other cars. Configuration of the track itself is very complicated: a left turn, the left arc and complex machines continued to go in the three rows of the third turn, and at the motor Toro Rosso just enough power. This turn – one of the highlights of the track in Sochi, which makes it very entertaining.

– High place in qualifying is not pressed psychologically on our pilot?

– This is a plus for Daniel. All pilots are only familiar with the track. He was the best pilot s Red Bull in a valifikatsii, won segments Fernando Alonso. However, during the race affected the experience of other pilots who have long advocated in the “Formula 1″. I knew that it would be very difficult to finish in the top five or seven, but did not expect that the result will be only the 14th place. Although Kwiat arrived at the place where it is located and the team overall. But I, of course, more.

– You will not be surprised that one of the stands track in Sochi was named Kvyat?

– The results indicate that in the near future it should surprise not only Russia but the whole world. He still raise the flag of our country on the podium “royal races.” I believe that Danya earned this privilege.

– Some experts believe that after a bright start to the championship in Kvyat slump. Agree with this opinion?

– In my opinion, he is now the progressive forward movement. This is evidenced by his invitation in the Red Bull. team principal Christian Horner – a professional with a capital letter and the choice of Daniel studied the whole range of issues. Kwiat – the best young driver in the racing program Red Bull . During the races, it makes quite complex elements that can not see a simple spectator, but experts are raving about his technique, realize how great he performs maneuvers.

– How Kwiat refers to the analysis of his races?

– very seriously. Now calm down emotions, and it will parse all of his actions. If he felt that he had made some mistakes, do not go to sleep while he will not understand them. He trained, experienced athlete. Kwiat – a professional who applies to all the nuances of a proper approach. He is able to soberly assess their positions.

– What do Kvyat and the first Russian pilot in the “Formula 1″ Vitaly Petrov?

– They have a lot in common: the feeling of the car, constantly desire win. I believe that Petrov childhood lacked karting. He would be able to achieve even more. But given what age he began to study the races, I take my hat to him. He showed himself to be great in the royal race, was on the podium. Petrov – just beautiful.

– What does the experience of classes in karting?

– This is the foundation, the basis for the rider. In the race on the map produced by reflexes that persist for a lifetime. When the speed on the road is very high, the driver does not always have time to think, and does much to reflexes.

– You like the track in Sochi?

– the whole track is very high-speed, overtaking, there are many complex plots. I am sure that the organizers of the “Formula 1″ will appreciate it at its true worth. The track is entered in the Olympic project and the views from the podium open fine.