Daniil Kvyat is shown the controls for a special Red Bull bobsleigh prior to his home grand prix in Russia last week.
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cdavman (@cdavman)
7th May 2016, 11:52
Kvyat’s career was always going to go downhill from here…
ColdFly F1 (@)
7th May 2016, 12:13
spot on – well done.
Andy (@andybantam)
7th May 2016, 16:13
This one
Ewan
7th May 2016, 22:49
Sanki Sliding in Sochi
evered7 (@evered7)
7th May 2016, 11:56
Kvyat trying the disappearing act from a RedBull machine. Perfected in 4 days.
KeeleyObsessed (@keeleyobsessed)
7th May 2016, 12:01
Kvyat was absolutely certain that he could still see Vettel in front of him when they fitted the new aeroscreen.
mark
7th May 2016, 12:03
“another crash and we’re gonna put you in this for good”
DaveF1 (@davef1)
7th May 2016, 12:09
Hello darkness my old friend
Sonny D
7th May 2016, 12:09
Vettel preferred the Halo to Kvyat’s new aeroscreen…
Wessel (@wessel-v1)
7th May 2016, 12:13
“What a cool machine, if only I could find a way to stop the team from keeping me from participating in other events.”
ColdFly F1 (@)
7th May 2016, 12:16
So, the guy at the back will take care of the braking?
Lotus49 (@lotus49)
7th May 2016, 12:18
+1 (nicked my answer)
robin vh
7th May 2016, 16:02
+1 spot on!
Mike (@mike)
8th May 2016, 5:23
Haha, well played.
lezmar63
7th May 2016, 12:17
“Gives you Wings? …. Clips your wings, more like !!! “
hzh (@hzh00)
7th May 2016, 12:19
“Another incident and this will your vehicle for the rest of the year”.
runforitscooby (@runforitscooby)
7th May 2016, 12:19
“Be careful of the thin ice at turn 1 and 2.”
Niall Geoghegan (@ncwg)
7th May 2016, 12:24
Kvyat begins to get desperate to find a seat for next year.
Steve Rogers (@yossarian)
7th May 2016, 12:35
Kvyat already on thin ice at Red Bull ahead of the Sochi GP.
Coltrane
7th May 2016, 19:32
Nice one
Jim
7th May 2016, 12:38
Daniil: “You’re telling me I don’t brake? Understood. I’ll keep that in mind.”
NewVerstappenFan (@jureo)
7th May 2016, 12:40
This is where you launch torpedo.
Nick Wyatt (@nickwyatt)
7th May 2016, 12:43
“What’s this for?
“That’s the brake, Daniil.”
“The what?”
“Never mind.”
Johannes (@johanness)
7th May 2016, 15:58
Bwahaha.
John Cousins (@drone)
7th May 2016, 12:44
So you’re sure this time machine is programmed for 1996? Where do I enter Jos’ old address?
OmarRoncal - Go Seb!!! (@)
7th May 2016, 13:29
Hahaha for me the best one!!
Mahesh (@m47e57)
7th May 2016, 14:30
Ah you’d thought of a time machine type joke.. nice!
Arhn (@arhn)
7th May 2016, 12:46
Hints that Red Bull didn’t consider Kyvat as one of their top drivers anymore showed well before the race in Sotchi, when the team unveiled what would have been the Russian’s own aeroscreen for 2017.
Eric (@fletch)
7th May 2016, 12:48
“Xevi, how strong is the nose on this thing?”
Leonard Ayres
7th May 2016, 12:51
‘ok! I see the Bathroom, the lounge, and the bar. But where’s the steering wheel?’
milmot (@milmot)
7th May 2016, 12:56
It was at this point that Kyvat had his first clues about Red Bull’s driver demotion program.
Neel Jani (@neelv27)
7th May 2016, 12:59
Engineer, “Mmm..let me check Dani if your foot is correctly placed on the brake pedal.”
Steven Robertson (@emu55)
7th May 2016, 13:07
Kvyat opened to reveal smaller Kvyat inside, Toro Rosso spokesperson says further openings may follow until he struggles to reach the pedals.
Zim
7th May 2016, 13:25
Ha ha ha ha ha. Class.
D Winn
7th May 2016, 13:09
There is nobody in front of you so you won’t need brakes
Jon Thereyougo (@jon-thereyougo)
7th May 2016, 13:16
“Red Bull explore their we-can-swap-drivers-around-policy to a ridiculous extend.”
Lee Porcelli
7th May 2016, 13:19
Marko says that this will help with your confidence and that it is many ways a promotion.
Hare (@hare)
7th May 2016, 13:21
Mr Kvyat: Mr Marko arranged this little metaphor to illustrate how fast your career will bomb downhill if you don’t astonish him at Toro Rosso…
Zim
7th May 2016, 13:23
“Get out. Now”
Jules Winfield (@jules-winfield)
7th May 2016, 13:25
“Sorry, that’s Max’s seat. You’ll have to sit in the back.”
schooner (@schooner)
7th May 2016, 13:26
“Marko said this move was made to relieve the pressure on you Daniil. Is it working?”
OmarRoncal - Go Seb!!! (@)
7th May 2016, 13:39
And just straight ahead, it’s Faenza. You can’t miss it.
Ripudaman Thind
7th May 2016, 13:42
No no that’s not an ejector seat! Now sit tight!!
hzh (@hzh00)
7th May 2016, 13:48
“But why is there a photo of Max on the steering wheel?”
JC
7th May 2016, 13:50
Kvyat gets that sinking feeling
Ludwig_M
7th May 2016, 13:52
“…and this button activates the heatseeking sensor, so you can aim this torpedo at someone’s exhaust…”
Mahesh (@m47e57)
7th May 2016, 14:03
So Daniil, this is your time machine. Make sure you don’t bump into Vettel on your way back to 2:59 pm Sunday, 1st May 2016…
Alex W
7th May 2016, 14:03
No Helmut? I like it!
Pyon (@pyon)
7th May 2016, 14:05
Danny Kvyat is moulding his 2017 seat.
Mark Thomson (@melthom)
7th May 2016, 14:09
After getting little response on his request to Putin to start WWIII if he loses his seat he tries to get to terms with his new situation. Also his suggestion to the marketing department that the new slogan should be “Red Bull kicks ass” is rejected.
Mark Thomson (@melthom)
7th May 2016, 14:13
Red Bull offers Kvyat a place for contemplation in solitude.
alexf1man (@alexf1man)
7th May 2016, 14:23
This torpedo is called BobsleighMcSleighFace and has been loaned to you by Putin. Don’t crash it under any circumstances or you’ll be put inside BoatyMcBoatFace.
VMaxMuffin (@vmaxmuffin)
7th May 2016, 14:30
So I don’t need to use the brake until after I finish the race?
Thedonz
7th May 2016, 14:33
Engineer: you cant pass the other bobslieghs, its strictly 1 at a time.
Kvyat: I can pass anyone. You watch the first corner, see what happens….
Arthur (@eriko)
7th May 2016, 14:42
“Don’t worry, Daniil. This bobsleigh definitely is not a metaphor for your career. Off you go!”
Melvin (@)
7th May 2016, 14:44
“What does this button do?”
“That’s the automatic meldonium dispenser, we use it to get that extra boost at the start. It’s great but it also slows down reaction time”
“interesting…”
jamiejay (@jamiejay995)
7th May 2016, 15:22
So I have to go 88mph to get back to 1996
Sensord4notbeingafanboi (@peartree)
7th May 2016, 17:31
ouch.
Jo Aashan
7th May 2016, 15:34
This is the hole we are going to drop you into after the race-take a good look!
Paul (@frankjaeger)
7th May 2016, 15:35
Feel the Red Bull, Feel the rhythm, Give it up now, it’s demotion time!
Sergey Martyn
7th May 2016, 15:47
This torpedo is too big. Should I drive it alone or with Ricciardo? Or maybe Max and Carlos will join us in that bobsled too?
Robbie (@robbie)
7th May 2016, 16:32
Sorry DK but Seb suggested this to Christian and the next thing you know…
JackySteeg
7th May 2016, 16:33
“…and here are the brakes, not that you use them.”
Tiomkin
7th May 2016, 16:47
Eng: “Don’t worry, you get a clear track in this, Vettel is not going be there this time”.
Todfod (@todfod)
7th May 2016, 16:53
Kvyat gets a torpedo for his birthday present
Hairs (@hairs)
7th May 2016, 17:16
So the buttons on the steering wheel are pit confirm, drs, ejector seat…
hzh (@hzh00)
7th May 2016, 17:22
“Is that a vodka you are hiding? Better be the last time or you go back to Ferrari power.”
“Naahhh… Christian won’t go that far.”
Manfred (@)
7th May 2016, 17:27
“Don’t worry Daniil, Dr Marko fixed the brakes personally.”
Manish
8th May 2016, 16:15
Winner
Sensord4notbeingafanboi (@peartree)
7th May 2016, 17:30
Where RB wanted Kvyat to crash.
Osvaldas31 (@osvaldas31)
7th May 2016, 18:09
“This one will finish Sebastian.”
CateredHam
7th May 2016, 18:12
…and in 2 years, you can drive for Redbull again at the winter games
Brian Frank (@brianfrank302)
7th May 2016, 18:22
Kvyat torpedoed out of Red Bull
Johnny H.
7th May 2016, 18:57
JamarkoIcan bobsled team
swh1386 (@swh1386)
7th May 2016, 18:58
nuff people say they know they can’t believe,
Red Bull we have a bobsled team
Levente (@leventebandi)
7th May 2016, 19:15
“See? My legs are not reaching the break pedals as in the car. Is this a kind of sabotage Hamilton fans crying about?”
Goriot
7th May 2016, 19:52
Oh, here… Just a spring from one TagHeuer’s watch! More power than from one Renault’s engine!
JP Faúndez (@McGrot)
7th May 2016, 19:57
“What is this new “eject” button in my wheel, comrade?!”
Panagiotis (@papalotis)
7th May 2016, 20:13
red bull’s inability to find a competitive engine has led them to propose a radical ruleset for 2017
Apexor
7th May 2016, 20:26
Due to lack of planning and thinking from FIA and Strategy Group, this is how the car will look like next year.
Pliniolarangeira
7th May 2016, 20:33
“Mr. Kvyat, no worries, there won’t be any cars in front of you during the race.”
Stephen Crowsen (@drycrust)
7th May 2016, 20:34
“… don’t forget this track is very slippery …”.
Mike
7th May 2016, 20:36
Daniil, watch the brakes on this thing they work better than your F1 car.
ForzaAlanRabbit (@jojobudgie)
7th May 2016, 20:37
Ferrari are red
Sauber are blue
If you crash again
This will be you
Placid (@placid)
8th May 2016, 5:36
WE HAVE A WINNER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
hahostolze (@hahostolze)
7th May 2016, 20:52
It’s designed to be as sleek and aerodynamic as possible, it can really take off, it’s a lot like a torpedo.
Proteus (@proteus)
7th May 2016, 20:56
U see Danyl, with this u crash only once.
hunocsi (@hunocsi)
7th May 2016, 21:08
Yes Dany, that’s the brake, but you don’t need to use it, you’re safe around here!
minnis (@minnis)
7th May 2016, 21:09
Kvyat gets told the disheartening news that he’ll have to drive the Toro Rosso bobsleigh from now on.
Anish
7th May 2016, 21:40
This is the punishment transfer way of the Red Bull machine… the unique in the Formula 1.
Carlos Furtado Neves
7th May 2016, 21:41
“No steering wheel??? Ok. I will keep that in mind!!!”
@HoHum (@hohum)
7th May 2016, 21:44
Brace yourself for the acceleration Danyl, it’s a lot more than you are used to.
cm (@cm-cm)
7th May 2016, 21:54
“If your gonna throw your career down the tubes, this is how you steer”
Nick Brown
7th May 2016, 22:15
After driving a Red Bull, Kvyat complains the Toro Rosso handles like a sled.
Lee (@leejo)
7th May 2016, 23:08
“Um…why are all the controls in Spanish?”
Steven Lissemore (@bugman293371)
7th May 2016, 23:45
You’ll be the only one on the track so try not to crash into Vettel!!
Sam
7th May 2016, 23:45
Some feel that the FIA’s proposals for reduced downforce and mechanical grip have gone too far.
Grav4
8th May 2016, 0:04
Kvyat’s seat fitting for the Russian Grand Prix. No wonder why he couldn’t see Vettel twice in front of him. Come on Red Bull!
ia
8th May 2016, 0:33
Daniil in the stripped down STR10 with the 3 leftover engineers that Dr.Helmut Marko has ready for him for the rest of the season.
Benjamin Brown (@benjib)
8th May 2016, 0:36
Daniil improvises to get a seat in a Red Bull for Spain
ivz (@ivz)
8th May 2016, 1:11
“I heard the Toro Rosso was a step back, but this is ridiculous!”
Selbbin (@selbbin)
8th May 2016, 1:20
Relax Daniil, there won’t be any other sleds on the track.
Thecollaroyboys (@thecollaroyboys)
8th May 2016, 1:24
Amazon product number 10074664335. Excess driver storage pod. Can be supplied with you logo for a small additional fee. Can be shipped to all territories including Russia.
Jamie (@jdpkart18)
8th May 2016, 2:11
So Daniil we’ve just got to put Helmut in the back with you and if you ruin the run, he’s got a knife ready for some stabbing.
Ashwin (@redbullf1)
8th May 2016, 2:53
Dani ” So did you install the Seb tracker in there?”
Engineer ” Yep all set ;) “
Brett Rourke
8th May 2016, 3:09
“Oh that button there? That will send you back in time 2 years… Don’t press that one Danii”
Apexor
8th May 2016, 3:38
In bobsledding Danil we don’t crash here.
Scottie (@scottie)
8th May 2016, 4:25
Daniil felt immediately at home having been told he doesn’t need the brakes until the end of the race.
Dale
8th May 2016, 4:53
“Now we show them what a torpedo really looks like” (sponsored by Putin)
Dale
8th May 2016, 5:01
Kvyat: “How do we activate this Torpedo”
Engineer: *whilst patting his back* “Only you my son … … … only you!”
hzh (@hzh00)
8th May 2016, 5:50
“But brakes in Russia are illegal.”
Greg Kingston (@gregkingston)
8th May 2016, 6:52
We’re just going to test if you can go down a slippery slope as quickly as your F1 career.
runforitscooby (@runforitscooby)
8th May 2016, 7:16
“Just a heads up Daniil, screw up the race on Sunday and this photo will definitely be the Caption Competition on F1 Fanatic”
frogster
8th May 2016, 8:10
Danil gets to test his 2017 spec Redbull
Drg
8th May 2016, 9:11
Following his demotion, Kvyat is suprised to find himself undertaking a seat fitting for his secondary role as the new Red Bull Aeroscreen ‘Crash Test Dummy’
His only comment to the waiting media was ‘I could not see anything’
Dom (@3dom)
8th May 2016, 10:14
Red Bull were hoping that Kvyat would slip up
NewVerstappenFan (@jureo)
8th May 2016, 11:24
Ecclestone and his bull….
When WEC went from open top to closed top, was the racing ruined? Did fans leave the sport? Was there outrage? Omg it is to safe now!
That is just crazy. Cars are safe, could they be safer? Also true, should safety feature be introduced if good design is avaliable, yes.
Will funs run away from the sport? Not for this reason we wont. Remember when new noses were introduced, 2012 or so? We complained about the looks for long time but we watched it anyway.
Now when we see artificial racing (DRS, Tires), or watching the race is hard to do(paywall), and finally greatly unfair commercial regulations… These are reasons why fans abandon the sport.
I bet noone abandoned F1 because cockpits were raised by the sides of driver head. Did anyone complain when roll hoops were improved?
If head can be protected better… Do it. People will complain about other things in notime.
Speaking of designs, Mercedes renders of head protection concepts were beautiful. Ferrari and Red Bull concepts need work, but atleast teams are trying something. Accepting a safety hazard, because it is the DNA… Please.
NewVerstappenFan (@jureo)
8th May 2016, 11:25
Oops wrong thread.
Johnny H.
8th May 2016, 11:30
Daniil on thin ice!
Dom (@3dom)
8th May 2016, 11:32
I’ll show Vettel a mad man in a torpedo
Atomicwolf
8th May 2016, 11:49
This one doesn’t have steering or brakes, just like you ordered Daniil !
Manan (@mananbond007)
8th May 2016, 11:53
Engg: Daniil, a little secret, you could soon be driving a Ferrari car.
Daniil: Cool. So can I play “Knock knock, who’s there” with Vettel?
Robbie (@robbie)
8th May 2016, 12:46
Those guys behind you? Oh, they’re your new power unit.
Jaime Engstrom
8th May 2016, 13:20
Dani these control the steering and just remember that your teammate does the breaking…..
RP (@slotopen)
9th May 2016, 1:48
Normally breaking would be the wrong word. But for Kvyat breaking and braking are the same.thing.
Slowhands (@slowhands)
8th May 2016, 16:11
“As you can see, Dany, the controls are quite a bit simpler than what you are used to in your F1 car. You steer by means of these rings here, you don’t have a brake, and there are no other sleighs on the track that you have to watch out for.”
“I like this already.”
Mark Thomson (@melthom)
8th May 2016, 18:17
C’mon guys, gimme a brake!
Luke Harrison
8th May 2016, 18:59
Dr Marko found an ingenious way of doing a seat fitting without Danill figuring it out.
jaapgrolleman (@jaapgrolleman)
8th May 2016, 21:14
Red Bull presenting their 2017 low downforce concept
Adam Allen
8th May 2016, 21:28
Dani… the lower you get, the less likely people will know it’s you that’s crashed into them!
n0b0dy100
8th May 2016, 22:19
Kyvatt decided to get a head start start on his seat fitting for 2017.
Ivan Menazes
9th May 2016, 3:58
Ok kvyat, its all downhill from here and you will end up in the Torro Rossi garage
Placid (@placid)
9th May 2016, 7:24
Max in the background: DANIIL!!! DANIIL!!!!
Daniil: OH NO!!! for sure I will be busted if I do not get rid of this Dutch Apple Pie!!!
Keb
9th May 2016, 13:28
Daniil – I think I can see some other people in there…Mark Webber, Jean Eric Verne, Jamie Alguesuari…why are they waving to me?
Michael (@freelittlebirds)
9th May 2016, 14:52
Dasvidaniya Sochi! Dasvidaniya Red Bull!
ForzaKimi forzaVettel
9th May 2016, 17:39
Kvyat sits in the tube his career goes down
J
9th May 2016, 19:12
But if there’s only one sled on the track at one time…how are you supposed to hit someone?
MArcos
9th May 2016, 22:34
See? Here there’s no one else in the track with you. You’re gonna do great!
yeang
10th May 2016, 5:28
in russia… red bull brakes you!
American F1
10th May 2016, 17:27
Kvyat’s RB-12 seemed much bigger after he was cut off at the knees.
zicasso (@zicasso)
10th May 2016, 20:46
Daniil… cold… brakes… anyone?!
Solo (@solo)
15th July 2016, 12:33
“So, why do i have to learn to drive this thing?”
“Just in case Daniil, just in case. Don’t worry, you will still be a Red Bull driver. We honor our contracts”