It is no secret in the Formula 1 paddock that Carlos Sainz is being sought by Renault for a drive in 2017, but Toro Rosso team chief insists that the Spaniard is staying put with the Red Bull outfit.
Tost told media, “Carlos has a contract with Red Bull, and I don’t think Red Bull will let him go to another team considering the investment it has made during his career since the first steps in single-seater.”
“Today he is a high-level professional, and I see no reason why he could be let go. Toro Rosso needs Carlos: he’s fast, talented, and in 2017 we will need a driver of his level.”
Meanwhile the future of Daniil Kvyat hangs in the balance. After his demotion from the Red Bull senior team, the Russian struggled early on to find his stride at Toro Rosso.
Tost has done little to shed light on Kvyat’s future and confirmed that Pierre Gasly is being considered for a seat with the team.
“There will be a noticeable change: wide tyres, new aerodynamics, and for a team like Toro Rosso it will be important to have at least one experienced driver. The ideal would be two,” explained Tost.
And added, “It will be important to have an experienced driver like Sainz, then we’ll see if Daniil Kvyat or Pierre Gasly will be alongside him. I see no other solution,”
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