Kvyat on home race: "I think the grandstand at Turn 3 is still named after me"

Daniil Kvyat is getting ready for his home Grand Prix in Sochi. The 26-year-old Russian expects a lot from the upcoming race, because he thinks AlphaTauri has narrowed the gap to the rest of midfield.

Gap to midfield is minimal

"I would say our car has been looking more competitive in these last few races, with continuous progress being made," says Kvyat in Alpha Tauri's preview on their website. According to the Russian, AlphaTauri is right behind the group with McLaren, Racing Point and Renault.

"However, we are talking about very tiny margins. We are looking to completely eliminate that gap in the near future and I believe we are on the right path to doing so," Kvyat continues.

Racing at home

The Russian Grand Prix will be held at the Sochi Autodrom with spectators in the stands, something Kvyat is very happy with. "It’s great to have a home race. I hope the spectators will really enjoy the show. I think the grandstand at Turn 3 is still named after me, so I hope that will have plenty of fans."