In the last weekend, something fantastic happened in America. The Russian-Israeli racer Robert Schwartzman became the first newcomer from 1983 on the legendary race “500 miles of Indianapolis”, who, with a debut attempt, managed to win a pole position. In America, they are completely delighted with the Russian pilot and already declare that Formula 1 has lost a real superstar. Perhaps it’s not too late, Robert?

Huge talent, which was not given a chance in “F-1”

Schwarzman, perhaps, is the most talented Russian racer since the time of Daniel Kvyat, who, despite all the difficulties, built a good career in Formula 1. The prospects of Robert, which was actively supported by the Russian SMP Racing team, looked great.

He won the Formula 3 championship in a brilliant style, and then, on the first attempt, he almost became the champion in Formula-2, fighting for the title to the end. In the second season, Robert became vice-champion, losing only to the Australian Oscar Piast, who, by the way, leads in the Formula 1 championship. This is a clear example of what potential was and has Schwartzman.

For various reasons, the Russian failed to become a combat racer in the main series of the world, although he was an important asset of the Ferrari Academy. The political situation was not in his favor. Actually, in many ways, because of it, Robert began to use an Israeli passport for a racing license.

Schwarzman stayed for some time for the Ferrari test and even participated in several free races within the framework of the Grand Prix, but could not gain a foothold in the main racing series of the planet. The time has come to take the next step in a motorsport career.

Robert Schwartzman / Photo: © Sopa Images / Contributor / Lightroket / Gettyimages.ru

Even rivals arranged a native of the Russian

Here the option of moving to IndyCar turned up-a prestigious American series, which is called the overseas analogue of Formula 1. Robert signed a contract with the Italian team “Prema”, but at first things were going tight. In the first five races in the new series, Robert did not rise above 18th place, but then Schwarzman arrived at Indie-500 and arranged a grandiose sensation.

In general, I must say that this race is one of the three most prestigious in world motorsport along with the Grand Prix of Monaco Formula 1 and 24 hours of Le Mans. A person who won these three races is included in the so -called “triple club”, which is considered the top of everything in this sport. And at such a large -scale event, the Russian racer struck absolutely everyone, having won the qualifications.

Nobody has done this in the debut since 1983, when the achievement submitted to the Italian Theo Fobi. So Schwarzman has already gone down in history. Our pilot, of course, was insanely happy after the end of the session. On the pit lane, even opponents staged a standing ovation.

– I want to say many thanks to my engineers. They did an amazing job. Our car was really good. I had thoughts that this could not be true. I don’t know what to say. I just can’t thank the Wise and Chevy enough. When I went to my first race on an oval track, I could not even imagine that I would be in this position. Incredible! -the press service of the series quotes Schwarzman.

Robert Schwartzman / Photo: © Sopa Images / Contributor / Lightroket / Gettyimages.ru

Formula 1 Lost a superstar “

Social networks also exploded from positive comments in support of the Russian rider, and experts are convinced that in the person of Schwarzman Formula 1 lost a potential superstar. One of the leading journalists in world motorsport, Will Bakston on social networks, expressed an opinion that many specialists share.

“I know Robert Schwarzman for a very long time.” He always said that this guy has courage and cunning. He is very fast and completely fearless. Formula 1 rejected it in due time and lost a superstar. And now he is the first newcomer for the pool position in Indy-500 for more than 40 years. He completely earned this success, and, obviously, this is only the beginning of the path for great talent, ”Bakston wrote.

The main race within the “Indie-500” will be held on May 25. To expect from Schwarzman Victory or even hit the pedestal too recklessly, but a Russian with an Israeli passport will surely do everything to consolidate historical success in qualifications. And if Robert puts such results on the stream, then getting into Formula 1 will cease to seem something unattainable for one of the main talents of the generation.