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Kvyat surprised to set pace in Singapore

Daniil Kvyat admits he was surprised to set the fastest time of Friday practice ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix after trouble in FP1.

The Red Bull driver was only able to complete eight laps in the opening practice session due to a power unit issue, leaving him third from bottom in the standings. In FP2, however, Kvyat was fastest in what was a competitive session, and concedes he did not expect to be so quick.

"We knew on this track we had a bit more of a chance but we don’t know what Mercedes was doing today. we just have to wait until tomorrow," Kvyat said. "For me, after FP1, after no laps it was a bit surprising but the feeling was good straight away so I just went for it."

When it was put to Kvyat that Mercedes could be hiding some pace, Kvyat replied: "Exactly, that’s what I think we should wait until tomorrow.

"Today I felt everything was quite okay with the car, especially considering I missed completely almost FP1 so it was quite good value for FP2. Still, we have to wait until tomorrow."

And the Russian says he will be aiming to repeat the performance in qualifying on Saturday.

"It’s always the goal, but I just do my best and we will see where it will be. It would be great, fantastic."

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