“I think someone didn’t enjoy going side by side and opened the wheel a bit too much and created a bit of a melee, let’s put it like that,” said Sainz. They were out of the race, whilst Kvyat struggled on to finish 16th and last.Was that his final Torpedo moment? I just ask for a bit more patience in lap one.”The Spaniard pointed out also that Kvyat’s rookie Thai team mate Alexander Albon had finished 10th after starting from the pit lane.The Russian did not race last year but has returned to the Red Bull-owned team that dropped him in 2017.Norris said “it looked like a bit of a racing incident” but he needed to take a closer look.Nico Rosberg, the retired 2016 world champion who was in Shanghai as a television pundit, felt the Russian had a point although his reputation might not have helped.Sainz, who was classified 14th while Norris retired, said he understood Kvyat’s frustration but he should have shown more patience in a 56-lap race where overtaking is perfectly possible.Writing by Alan Baldwin in London, editing by Toby DavisSHANGHAI (Reuters) - Daniil Kvyat was nicknamed ‘The Torpedo’ after a collision at the 2016 Chinese Formula One Grand Prix but the Russian felt unfairly punished after hitting both McLarens on another smashing Sunday.The Toro Rosso driver, who eventually retired, was handed a drive-through penalty for causing a first-lap collision with British rookie Lando Norris, whose car bounced in the air, and Spaniard Carlos Sainz.“I don’t see ever this incident was very particular. He then collected his team-mate Kimi Raikkonen. Daniil Kvyat was nicknamed 'The Torpedo' after a collision at the 2016 Chinese Formula One Grand Prix but the Russian felt unfairly punished after hitting … 9:22 Now Playing. There were still some targeting issues to sort out, but the first test of The Torpedo showed promise. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Here are eight of his ‘most Kvyat’ moments.Suzuka takes no prisoners, as Kvyat found out to his cost later that year. After making a decent start, he locked his brakes going into turn one and punted both Verstappen and Fernando Alonso. In 2016 he became a full-on torpedo.15 Must-Watch Motorsport Videos From 2017 He slipped back in the race and then embarrassingly dropped it on the kerbs coming through the penultimate corner.In his first F1 season, Kvyat was somewhat erratic. But it was Dany who got on the grass and slid into to other Toro Rosso, putting Sainz out of the race.This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. On this occasion the collision caused Vettel to retire and Kvyat to limp to a lowly 15th. Still, amazing save, though!Four years later and he’s gone back down the ladder almost as quickly as went up it, breaking a few rungs on the way. He became the second Formula One driver from Russia and is the most successful of the three Russian drivers to date. Kvyat took his Torpedo nickname in good humour, and even ran a special helmet design at Sochi in 2017 with him riding on a torpedo. On his final run in Q3, he clipped the grass and went off into the gravel, flipping his car.Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Find out more about how we use cookies by reading our Kvyat took his Torpedo nickname in good humour, and even ran a special helmet design at Sochi in 2017 with him riding on a torpedo. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Things weren’t going much better, and at the Red Bull Ring The Torpedo made a triumphant return.Lance Stroll Has Become The First Driver To Crash At Monaco This YearIn the damp early stages of the race he found himself fighting with Lewis Hamilton for the lead. “I don’t pray for penalties or ask for penalties. With Max Verstappen putting in eye-catching performances at Toro Rosso and with pressure building for the Dutchman to be given a better chance to shine, the Torpedo’s second detonation was the final straw. Then to blame him completely wouldn’t be right either,” he added.Kvyat earned his nickname after Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel complained the Russian had tried to overtake him down the inside ‘like a torpedo’ in 2016, causing him to collide with then team mate Kimi Raikkonen.“Regarding the lap-one incident I saw it quite many times now, I had time, and to be honest I totally disagree with the penalty,” Kvyat told Sky Sports television.All quotes delayed a minimum of 15 minutes. These cookies do not store any personal information.Let’s Hope Hulkenberg And Ricciardo Don’t Repeat This Moment From 2015On This Day In F1 – Williams Won Another Constructors’ ChampionshipOof! Kvyat Crashes Into Vettel | 2016 Russian Grand Prix - YouTube Sebastian Vettel switches … 2020 Tuscan GP: Weekend Warm-Up.