Kvyat could not sim-test before GP Turkey, starts 'from zero' on Friday

For the first time since 2011 there will be a race this weekend at the Istanbul Park Circuit. While this alone can make for an exciting race, a number of drivers, including Daniil Kvyat, have been unable to prepare in the sim. 

Depending on video footage for his understanding of the race, is the scenario in which Daniil Kvyat finds himself. Due to coronavirus measures, he can't drive a few practice laps in the simulator. He says to Formula1.com: "I’ve never raced in any category at the Istanbul circuit and, with the current situation, I’ve not even been able to try it on the simulator, so I will be really starting from zero.”

“Of course, I know where the corners go and have watched old races from there. I know it runs anti-clockwise, like the last race in Imola, and that it climbs and drops a lot," Kvyat continues. 

Infamous Turn 8

“And then there’s the famous Turn 8 that goes on forever. I reckon with the modern F1 cars’ level of downforce, it should be really fast now and require plenty of commitment.” “They say the Istanbul track can give your neck muscles a real workout”, Kvyat jokes. All in all, he concludes: "It will be an interesting weekend."