Kvyat impressed by changes after returning to junior team; Russian finished 12th and 15th in Friday's two practice sessions
Saturday 14 May 2016 09:18, UK
Daniil Kvyat says he has returned "home" to find a "grown up" Toro Rosso.
Dropped back to the junior team by Red Bull to accommodate Max Verstappen, Kvyat will drive for the outfit he made his Formula 1 debut with in 2014 for the rest of the season.
And the Russian claims much has changed since he left for Red Bull.
"Back in 2014 when I was leaving, it felt like leaving home and now it feels like I came back," he said.
"But it's not that easy, home is always changing. It's been two years, Toro Rosso are a grown up team now.
"I now need to adjust to their references in terms of all the chassis work, engine work and so on, and find how to drive and where the limit is."
Impressive start for Verstappen
Kvyat's first day back in the Toro Rosso proved to be somewhat unspectacular, ending 12th and 15th in Friday's two practice sessions at the Spanish GP.
But with Carlos Sainz finishing fifth in P2, Kvyat is optimistic for his chances over the weekend and feels the Ferrari-powered Toro Rosso has its advantages over the Renault-powered Red Bull.
He added: "I think Toro Rosso has a very competitive package to be honest.
"One car warmed up the tyres, one car didn't warm up the tyres and the one that did warm up the tyres looked very competitive. Hopefully I will join the competitive pack tomorrow.
"Generally I think Ferrari has very big potential as well, it's a very smooth power unit and I was very pleased with how it works. It felt like it's all in all more balanced behind yourself."
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