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26th September 2015 – 10:51 clock

Horror crash: His Red Bull wreckage emerges Daniil Kwjat virtually unharmed

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(Motorsport-Total.com) – Who the qualifying for the Formula 1 Grand Prix 2015 at 8:55 Central European Time Clock slumbered of Japan before the screen one minute later was torn from sleep at the latest. Suddenly the wreck of Daniil Kwjats Red Bull before the hairpin skidded across the track. The Russian looked for a moment motionless out, however, took the audience the fright when he was still a little dazed radioed the team radio: “. I’m fine” By the red flag up teammate Daniel Ricciardo failed to improve from seventh place out. (to the grid)

When you crash also triggered two tires of the suspension. A situation that should prevent the steel cables in the suspensions actually. Red Bull motorsport consultant Helmut Marko hopes that the chassis is not too badly damaged. Otherwise it could go for Kwjat on the grid ten places back as Marko tells against ORF: “I hope we do not have to change the chassis, because otherwise it would mean a transfer back.”

Markos fears came true a few hours after qualifying. It is still being investigated whether it is possible to start the race with the accident engine. Switch to caution the bulls and the chassis. Thus Kwjat takes to the race from the box.

Kwjat took after the ride under the bridge that divides the route into its typical eight shape, on his cap. “… A stupid mistake I have come with two wheels on the grass Then there was no place in the run-off area that was the logical end,” says Kwjat, had the blessing in disguise: “It was already difficult weeks and for the Extra-Works, which I have procured the team, I apologize. “

How difficult is the kink before the hairpin?

Daniel Ricciardo, who after final qualifying section 0.913 seconds residue has recorded the best time of Nico Rosberg, winces as he gets to see the images. Prior drove the Australians over only at the accident site. The course of events, he saw only the Replay. Expressions of wonder gushing out of him until he tried to put himself in ‘Sky Sports F1′ in his stable mates: “As a driver – oh, Jesus As a driver you are trying to exploit the complete road This is the usual way the fastest and!.. as you can see, Daniil has just a couple of centimeters too much use. “

” In a strike of this hardness you have on the car probably question everything. “

Christian Horner

The slight right-hand bend before the hairpin is not being too difficult to find Ricciardo: “To be honest, I’m looking forward for the contact pressure of is not there, the worst I.. Daniil want to deny anything. ” Anders rated Williams driver Felipe Massa the track section:. “It is a bit tricky under braking because you blocked the front tire very quickly if that happens, then you’re missing the apex at corner exit, it is very important to have good traction If.. So you already are on the wrong line, then your output will be even worse. It is not a simple curve. “

acid test of chassis

As an observer you can also assume that Kwjat in Suzuka generally had a few problems with the car’s balance. In the rainy Friday practice Kwjat complained in boxing radio over poorly functioning brakes. The answer of the team: “Try to think of something positive.” The fact that the balance and the right line are crucial in Suzuka, showed Sauber driver Markus Ericsson. The Sauber driver braking too late on weekends twice violently in the Spoon curve and flew in qualifying – without felling – from

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