Daniil Kvyat taking positives from disappointing weekend into Japan

Toro Rosso driver Daniil Kvyat is trying to take "positive aspects" from an overall disappointing weekend for the team at his home-race in Russia last time around.

Kvyat finished in P12, with his team-mate Pierre Gasly finishing two places below but the pair did start from the back after Honda brought new parts to Sochi, and the Russian driver is determined to take the positives from the weekend and bring them to Japan.

"I enjoyed being in Russia because it's always special racing in front of your home fans, although it turned out to be a difficult weekend on track," Kvyat said. "I can be pleased with the way things went in the actual race, to finish 12th after starting from the back proved well and were competitive.