MOSCOW, Aug 1 Ex-Formula 1 driver Russian racer Daniil Kvyat of Team Hezeberg missed the finish line in his debut race in the NASCAR Cup Series, the top division of the American National Stock Car Racing Association, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Kvyat started 36th. During the race, he retired due to technical problems, then was able to return, but was later forced to retire due to suspension problems after 43 of the 82 laps completed. The entire podium was occupied by American riders. Tyler Reddick (Richard Childress Racing) won the race. Second place went to Austin Sindrik (Penske), third — Harrison Burton (Wood Brothers Racing). Kvyat is expected to take part in two more NASCAR races — at Watkins Glen and Charlotte. In February, the International Automobile Federation (FIA) announced the cancellation of the Russian stage of Formula 1 against the backdrop of the situation in Ukraine and allowed Russian drivers to take part in competitions only in a neutral status. Later, the media reported that Kvyat refused to sign the FIA declaration of commitment to the principles of peace and political neutrality. Kvyat is the most successful Russian driver in the history of Formula 1. He has three podiums, one fastest lap and 202 points. The Russian was a Formula 1 driver from 2013 to 2017 and from 2019 to 2020. In the 2021 season, he was a reserve driver for the Alpin team.
