Blew up a car the first Russian racer in Formula 1

In the north of Moscow, the jeep was blown up the famous Russian race driver Sergei Zlobin. He became the first Russian driver in Formula -1. The owner received a concussion and a car, the car is seriously damaged. According to preliminary data, bezobolochnoe explosive capacity of up to 100 grams of TNT worked under the bottom of the Mercedes after Zlobin got behind the wheel and turned the ignition key, NTV reports. Sergey Zlobin: "I am in the morning got behind the wheel, started the car, handed back about three feet, and there was an explosion. Paul was torn, my legs just shied away. I can not even imagine who and what of me." At the scene works operational investigative group. The name of Sergei Zlobin sounded throughout Russia five years ago when he signed a contract with the team, "Minardi". Rider is widely known among the capital's street racing, which has repeatedly invited him to compete. "The investigation so far does not raise the priority version of the crime, but it is obvious that the attempt was connected with the personality of a racing driver. Many things will become clear after his interrogation, "- said Irina Spassky. She also clarified that the prosecutor's office instituted criminal proceedings under Article 30 and paragraph 2 of Article 105 of the Criminal Code (attempt to murder). Siloviki tend to believe that Sergei Zlobin wanted to intimidate. "Power of an explosive device was not designed for it to smash a car and kill the driver", - told the Moscow police. Sergey Zlobin has been a licensed driver of the Russian Automobile Federation (RAF), but since 2003 it does not participate in official races in Russia. As executive secretary of the RAF said Sergei Ushakov, "Zlobin no longer participates in races the federation, and his destiny, we do not particularly follow. According to Ushakov, attempts to Zlobin, probably not related to sports activities: "I can say that in our race people involved to be honest, we have no precedents, when someone is harmed another win. Typically, participants race there is always some other activity, because the autopilot and be involved in the rally - a very expensive lesson. " 37-year-old Sergey Zlobin is considered one of the most famous Russian racers. He began his journey in motorsports in 1996 with a race for survival, in the same year he made his debut behind the wheel of a Formula 1600 Cup stage "Rothmans". In 1998 he was a Russian champion in Formula 1600. In 2002, he had to work on the tests with the team, "Minardi". Russian claim to be a pilot prize in this team before the season-2004, signed her, but the leadership "Minardi" preferred other riders. As a result, Zlobin continued cooperation with the team as test driver, and participate in the "Grand Prix" he never had the chance. On account Zlobin Cup victory of Gazprom in 1998, participated in the final race championships in Italy and the European Cup in Formula Renault in 2000, participated in many hours of racing at the Nurburgring (Germany). Sergey Zlobin is the first Russian pilot, twice successfully performed at the legendary 24-hour race at Daytona (USA) (7 th in class and 32 st in the overall classification of 85 participants). The Russian Formula 3 he played from 1999 to 2003. In 2005, Zlobin participated in the famous race, the 24 Hours of Le Mans. " Rider is widely known among the capital's street racing, which has repeatedly invited him to compete. Prepared according to the NTV television channel and news agency RIA Novosti.