News Details
Marko: Kvyat the best candidate
Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko has dismissed claims that Daniil Kvyat got the nod for the Toro Rosso seat due to next year's Russian Grand Prix.
Portuguese driver Antonio Felix da Costa was considered the favourite to replace the Red Bull-bound Daniel Ricciardo, but the seat surprisingly went to Russian teenager Kvyat.
The 19-year-old is currently taking part in the Formula 3 European Championship and GP3 Series while his experience in Formula One is very limited. There has been speculation that his hasty promotion is linked to the inaugural Russian GP in 2014, but Marko says he was the best option for Toro Rosso in the medium term.
"No. We were looking at what's best for...
Full Story »
Full Story »
12y ago from PlanetF1.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Marko says Russian GP did not influence Kvyat decision
Red Bull consultant Dr Helmut Marko says that the presence of the Russian...
12y ago from F1Zone.net
F1 2013 – Daniil Kvyat confirmed at Toro Rosso for...
GP3 driver Daniil Kvyat will drive alongside Jean-Eric Vergne at Toro...
12y ago from F1.co.uk
Russian Daniil Kvyat to race for Toro Rosso in 2014
October 22nd, 2013 (F1plus/GMM).- Yes, indeed, We were all taken by...
12y ago from F1Plus.com
Toro Rosso names Daniil Kvyat for 2014 race seat
The F1 world got a surprise this week when Toro Rosso announced Daniil...
12y ago from GrandPrix.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
MotoGP plans to introduce F1-style budget cap
No description available...
9h ago from Motorsport.com
What was behind Francesco Bagnaia’s worst MotoGP...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
MotoGP to hold 2027 season launch event in Brazil
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
MotoGP will not rule out moving Qatar Grand Prix to...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
First portion of 2027 IndyCar schedule confirmed
The NTT IndyCar Series has confirmed dates and locations for the first...
3h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Foyt, Homes for Our Troops, and White House Historical...
No description available...
47m ago from Motorsport.com
FAA to halt flights at major D.C. airport ahead of...
No description available...
23h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
What to expect from WRC Rally Scotland after FIA test...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Thierry Neuville claims WRC Rally Finland was...
No description available...
6d ago from Motorsport.com
FIA sets deadline for WRC Saudi Arabia decision
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal latest: How Lukaku deal could pave way for...
No description available...
2h ago from SkySports.com
'Such a big, influential player for them' - Ben Foster...
Former Manchester United custodian Ben Foster reckons he cannot understand...
3h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Agent confirms Arsenal are in 'pole position' to...
Arsenal have been handed encouragement in their pursuit of Bayer...
8h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Mercedes explains early-season reliability struggles under...
Mercedes deputy technical director Simone Resta... Read More »
1h ago from F1Technical.net
FIA penalty points update delivered to Charles Leclerc and...
It may be the summer break but that doesn't mean... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
Ex-F1 star makes bold Lance Stroll retirement prediction
Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya... Read More »
1h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
