Toro Rosso expected to retain Kvyat in 2018

Daniil Kvyat should continue to defend the colors of Toro Rosso in 2018. The leaders of Red Bull have already expressed their desire to keep the same crew for the next season when Carlos Sainz Jr spoke about his plans to ride for another team.

“He actually has the same contract as Carlos, indicated Christian Horner, Team Principal of Red Bull Racing, quoted by ESPN F1. We haven't decided on him yet, but I don't see what's stopping us. He has had a pretty good season so far and should do so in the near future. »

Daniil Kvyat had a difficult weekend at the Austrian GP as he finished last, 3 laps behind the winner. Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes) after having notably received a drive-through for having caused a collision at the start involving Fernando Alonso (McLaren) and Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing). The Russian has 4 points in the Championship, 25 points less than his teammate Carlos Sainz Jr.

Discover the analysis of the Austrian Grand Prix carried out by our special correspondents in issue 2122 of AUTOhebdo, available from Monday evening in digital version on all platforms, and from Wednesday on newsstands.