MOSCOW, Aug 1 Ex-Formula 1 pilot Daniil from Russia Team Hezeberg's Kvyat said he was pleased with his first experience in the NASCAR Cup Series, the top division of the US National Stock Car Racing Association. On Sunday, Kvyat raced at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, where he started 36th. During the race, he pitted due to technical problems, then was able to return to the track, but was later forced to retire due to suspension problems after 43 laps out of 82. «What a race! Satisfied with my first experience in NASCAR. In principle, I began to understand everything already during the race. There were several good battles, I managed to drive many laps and improved my result on each subsequent one. I liked it very much,» the Russian wrote on Twitter. It is expected that Kvyat will take part in two more stages of NASCAR — at the circuits in 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.
