01/09/2014
NEWS STORY
Sochi organisers have announced that the T4 grandstand will be renamed the Kvyat Stand during the Russian Grand Prix weekend.
The T4 Grandstand is one of the best places on the new circuit for fans, from this vantage point they will be able to see all the action in Turns 2, 3, 4 and 5 as the cars manoeuvre the longest left hand corner on the F1 calendar.
Daniil Kvyat was informed of the news when he attended the Sochi Autodrom exhibition at the Moscow International Automobile Salon at the weekend, the Russian driver talked to fans who were visiting the exhibition and also tested the virtual Sochi circuit.
"I was amazed to learn there will be a grandstand bearing my name," said the 20-year-old. "Usually, this is an honour reserved for drivers who have retired, so it is both surprising and a great privilege. I hope that the spectators will enjoy the fantastic view from the T4 grandstand and have a wonderful time. It will be a historic time for Formula 1 and for Russia and I can’t wait to race in front of my home crowd."