Formula 1 is a ruthless sport that is only reserved for a few drivers. That it's a tough world is proven by the story of Jean-Eric Vergne, who had to make way for both
Max Verstappen and
Carlos Sainz.
However, Marko was confident that Vettel would remain loyal to Red Bull. When the German announced that he would be making the switch to Ferrari after all, it appeared that Vergne was no longer at the top of the list.
"Right after that they announced Daniil Kvyat, without having spoken to me about it", he says.
Toro Rosso team boss
Franz Tost wanted to keep Vergne on to have an experienced driver alongside Verstappen, but Red Bull blocked that as well.
"There was another promising young talent in the form of Carlos Sainz, who they put in Kvyat's place when he went to Red Bull. That was a bit complicated for me. I wish Helmut had handled it the way he usually does and waited until the last race of the season, because by then I was in a better position than Kvyat," Vergne said.