Monaco is Dany Kvyat's other home race

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'There's no place like home,' will be thinking half of the F1 drivers racing in Monaco next weekend, and Dany Kvyat will be among them.

While any F1 driver worth his mettle embraces the challenges linked with the twisty and narrow streets of Monte-Carlo, those who live in the Principality are also happy to take advantage of a few conveniences offered nowhere else.

"It feels like another home race for me, as I live in Monaco and during the race weekend I get to sleep in my own bed," rejoices the Toro Rosso driver.

"It's also not far to walk to the paddock in the mornings, which is quite cool! It's an unusual feeling, but it's something I really like to do.

"The track itself is unique. I really like it and it's all about your reflexes and reaction time – you just drive following your feelings and you have to find the right flow and rhythm in order to do well at this track."

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With two DNFs and a fourth place finish achieved with Red Bull in 2015, Kvyat's track record in the Principality isn't spectacular.

His qualifying stats on the other hand have proven better. And that's an asset on a track where overtaking is a difficult and often perilous exercise.

"Yes, I do have quite a result's pattern in Monaco: DNF in 2014, P4 in 2015, DNF in 2016… So this year it looks like it should be a good one!

"My qualis have usually been quite decent in Monaco. Regarding the races, in 2015 I had a very good one, one of the best races of my career I'd say.

"This year I definitely want to put a good weekend together and see where we end up – a P4 would be good to continue with my result's pattern!"

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Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.