He was 'stood down' for the last two rounds in Malaysia and Japan, but he's back in for Toro Rosso at next weekend's 2017 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix. What better time to learn a little more about Daniil Kvyat? Q: Apart from driving a Formula 1 car, what is your favourite buzz? Daniil Kvyat: Extreme sports. Adrenalin rush things! (Laughs) Like rafting. When the big wave comes towards you out of nowhere – that is excitingly scary! And from a completely different department: backgammon. Q: Which film last made you cry? DK: I am no cry baby. I keep my emotions to myself. Q: What are you afraid of? DK: Jellyfish. They are awful.

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Q: What was the last book you read? DK: I think I have read all the classics by now – the new authors don’t really thrill me, so I concentrate on engineers’ reports! (Laughs) Q: What did your teachers say about you in your school report? DK: He has good potential, but he has to try harder. Q: Do you have any guilty pleasures? DK: Tiramisu. Morning to night! Q: Do you collect anything? DK: Sometimes some strange magnets that I put on the fridge. Nothing expensive. Q: What do you miss most about home when you’re travelling? DK: All my own stuff: pillows, fridge, magnets on the fridge… Q: What was your worst buy? DK: Since I started earning my own money I am very cautious, so nothing substantial. Maybe a stupid t-shirt.

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Q: What’s your ideal non-race Sunday? DK: Staying calm at home. With my girlfriend. Q: What’s the most embarrassing mistake you’ve ever made? DK: Probably unnecessarily spinning. Q: When was the last time you were really angry? DK: Every last race! Q: Which superpower would you prefer: being able to fly or being able to become invisible? DK: Can I say a faster engine? Would that qualify as a superpower? (Laughs) Q: Do you sing in the shower? DK: Very rarely – only if a new song is particularly good. Q: Do you believe in love at first sight? DK: Of course!

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