Marko to Kvyat: “Do you still have a magnet with you that brings you an accident at every race?”

Marko to Kvyat: “Do you still have a magnet with you that brings you an accident at every race?”

In Barcelona paddock, there was an interesting dialogue between Toro Rosso’s driver Daniil Kyat and his (former) boss Dr Helmut Marko.

Kvyat, the former Red Bull Racing driver, was left without a seat at the Red Bull F1 program, after a series of incidents in the 2017 season.

This year, the Russian driver won a second chance with the team from Faenza, but obviously, the old offenses are not yet completely forgotten.

In Paddock, before the race for the Spanish Grand Prix, Marko and Kvyat became involved in an interesting dialogue …

Marko: “Do you still have a magnet with you that brings you an accident at every race?”

Kvyat: “No, I obviously forgot it in Milton Keynes.”

Marko: “If this happens again, you could go to Lourdes. It may help you. ”

Kvyat: “I prefer hard work.”

Ferrari New power unit and aero package for Spain

Ferrari New power unit and aero package for Spain

The 49th Spanish GP takes place this Sunday at the Barcelona-Catalunya Circuit, well known to all the drivers who rack up big mileage here during pre-season testing.

The track is a mix of fast and slow corners and Turn 3 is especially demanding, requiring a well-balanced car. The final part used to be very quick, but for several years now it features a slow chicane which leads onto the start-finish straight.

Win number 50 with Niki. The Spanish GP has had several homes since it was first held in 1951. Ferrari has won this race 12 times, the first victory dating back to 1954 at Pedralbes courtesy of Mike Hawthorn.

The race was back on the calendar in 1968 at Jarama, on the outskirts of Madrid and it was here in 1974 that Ferrari won, with Niki Lauda at the wheel of a 312 B3-74, making it a hat-trick, with the victory, pole position and fastest race lap.

Gilles’ train set. The last time the Spanish GP was held in Jarama was 1981, when Gilles Villeneuve produced one of the most special drives of his career. In the 126 CK, the Canadian drove an incredible race, keeping a train of cars behind him that were quicker in the corners, but down the straights when the Ferrari engine was able to keep the 27 car out of reach.

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