Daniel Ricciardo: “Carlos is well prepared. »

Spanish Carlos Sainz Jr was made official last week in the second free seat at Toro Rosso and will support the Dutch Max Verstappen in 2015. Also passed through the Faenza team before climbing the hierarchy to be established in 2014 at Red Bull Racing, Daniel Ricciardo believes that the 20-year-old driver is ready to take the plunge.

“I think he is very well prepared to go up, says Ricciardo. He impressed with his driving and talent, so he won't have any difficulties behind the wheel. » The Australian also believes that the FR 3.5, won by Carlos Sainz Jr this year with the DAMS team, is the ideal springboard. “Since my time, cars have gotten a lot faster so it’s even better now than it was a few years ago. In terms of physics, I think it will be close. »

Ricciardo will team up with former Toro Rosso driver Russian Daniil Kvyat, who will replace Sebastian Vettel.