DANIEL RICCIARDO, Finish Position: 8th, Start Position: 19th

'It was a great result for the team considering where we started and the characteristics of this track. It was sweet taking that eighth place on the last lap from Ericsson. I am very happy with the chassis. The car was handling really well, and we were able to fight with a Ferrari and a Mercedes-powered car on a track where we lost out a lot on the straights. It wasn't an easy weekend for us, but I think the race was positive, and the energy in the team is good. I will probably celebrate with one more pizza.'

DANIIL KVYAT, Finish Position: 10th, Start Position: 18th

'Monza was always going to be a tough weekend for us. Our race wasn't too bad considering where we started on the track, because of our penalties. I didn't see much action during the race, but it was a positive result to finish in the points, down to good teamwork. We'll have to come back stronger in Singapore where the track characteristics should suit us better.'

CHRISTIAN HORNER, Team Principal

'Considering our starting positions for the race, it was a great job from both drivers today. Ricciardo's last lap in particular, to take that place from Ericsson, was impressive. The team work and strategy were solid and, given the penalties we faced, getting both cars to finish in the points at this track is a positive result.'

MATTHIEU DUBOIS, Renault

'It is nice to see both cars finish in the points with both engines under control after eventful practice sessions. A last second overtake by Daniel was good to watch, and double points is as much as we could have expected starting from the back. We came here with reasonably low hopes, wanting to use the power unit changes to cover us for the rest of the season. Let's hope the penalties we took will serve us well.'

PREVIEW

Daniil Kvyat

Q1: We've just left one of F1's big boy tracks, Spa, and we're headed for another – Monza.

Kvyat: Absolutely. Monza is my favorite track. Every corner just gives you the feeling that you are doing something special. Lesmo I and II, Ascari – every corner. Well, they unfortunately changed Parabolica a little bit. The changes there do make a difference. It isn't quite the same experience anymore. You still have to push a lot and it still requires a lot of technique, but the problem is that even if you make a mistake you get forgiven. It's not the same. But overall the track is still amazing – an important circuit for me in the past and I love it.

Q2: Did you race there a lot when you were younger?

Kvyat: Yeah, I won there a few times in Renault 2.0 Alps in 2012 and in GP3. In Renault I was on pole and won both races, and in GP3 I was on pole, won the feature race and finished second in the sprint race. It's a pretty cool feeling winning there.

Q3: You lived in Italy for some time after you left Russia. Does Monza feel a little bit like a 'home' event for you?

Kvyat: Yeah, definitely. I lived in Italy for about eight years and I still live very close to Monza, in Lugano in Switzerland. It's about half an hour drive. I will probably go to Monza on Thursday morning because it's such a short drive away. But once the racing starts I wouldn't risk it for the traffic. Anyway, I love Italy. I love being there, and for me it's like a second home.

Q4: Will you have family and friends making the trip up from your old home, Rome?

Kvyat: I'm not sure. I'm pretty focused on racing at the moment, but it would of course be nice. We'll see how it goes.

Daniel Ricciardo

Q1: Last week you recommended Spa for the real racing enthusiast. What do you think of Monza?

Ricciardo: I recommend Monza for the real racing enthusiast. As grand prix, it tends to have more atmosphere than the average. Oh yeah. It's the only circuit where you expect to be driving through flares! We had that on the warm-up last year – a massive cloud of red smoke at the second Lesmo. Pretty different, but I like that. The Italian fans are passionate – some might say crazy – and you'll really get your fill of atmosphere. The drivers' parade is special; they'll all be there with their shirts off yelling 'Forza Ferrari.' It's a laugh.

Q2: In between Spa and Singapore, is it a physically less challenging race?

Ricciardo: It is, because if you need a breather, there's plenty of long straights where you can take one. Actually that can be a bit of a problem, because it really isn't a circuit where you want to lose focus. You're coming into very heavy braking zones at very high speed and you can't afford to lock-up or lose time by braking too early. You have to be very switched on.

Q3: Is braking the big factor in finding a good lap time?

Ricciardo: It has been since they've made the chicane curbs too high to ride in an F1 car. Since then yes, braking has become the biggest thing at Monza. It's very tricky to get that right. You're coming down to the first chicane at your highest speed of the year and braking for what is almost the tightest corner in F1, with the least amount of downforce. The car starts to slide around and becomes quite tricky, so getting the braking right is key. It's really good too.

Q4: And how do you approach the weekend away from the track?

Ricciardo: Driving. Motorhome. Pizza. Firstly, it's a nice drive from my home – about two and a half hours from Monaco to Monza. Then I'll stay in my motorhome – but in town rather than at the circuit. Finally, pizza –actually the best pizza in the world. I'm not telling you the name of the place that serves the best pizza in the world in case they run out of pizza, but they're in Monza and I'll be there. Happy days!