Alongside the launch of the first-ever entry into the FIA Formula 1 World Championship, the A521, Alpine F1 Team also announce Daniil Kvyat as the team’s reserve driver for the 2021 season.
The 26-year-old from Russia has a rich history with the sport since his debut back in 2014 (as Scuderia Toro Rosso Test Driver), including 110 race starts, 202 points, three podiums, and one fastest lap over six seasons’ racing with Alpha Tauri, Scuderia Toro Rosso, and Red Bull Racing.
Daniil joins race drivers, Fernando Alonso and Esteban Ocon, alongside Test Driver Guanyu Zhou.
As part of the Red Bull Junior Programme, he showed his level of talent all the way through the junior categories, taking the GP3 title in 2013 and Formula Renault 2.0 ALPS crown in 2012.
Speaking about the decision to bring on Kvyat, Team Principal, Laurent Rossi said:
“Throughout his career, Daniil has forged a reputation as a very quick driver, but has also shown great resilience.
“We are pleased to have yet another determined and talented driver in our ranks as we make our first F1 campaign as Alpine F1 Team.”
Daniil Kyvat added: “I am very excited to join the Alpine F1 Team family.
“The team has achieved some great results in the past year and is very technologically advanced.
“Development has been strong, and I am aiming to contribute to this positive trend. I will try to bring my experience on and off track to help develop the A521 and future cars as well.
“As a Reserve Driver you need to keep sharp and I look forward to integrating into the team in several different areas.”
