News Details
Vergne says he is a victim of circumstances
Jean-Eric Vergne
Ousted Toro Rosso driver Jean-Eric Vergne believes he was a contender to replace Ferrari-bound Sebastian Vettel at Red Bull, but fate was not on his side.
But the Frenchman, who has instead been dropped from the energy drink company's Formula 1 roster altogether, explained that circumstances simply conspired against him in 2014.
When Mark Webber retired at the end of 2013, 24-year-old Vergne was disappointed to lose out on the seat to his Toro Rosso teammate Daniel Ricciardo.
A similar story unfolded this year: when Vettel made his shock decision to go to Ferrari for 2015, Red Bull once again chose Vergne's Toro Rosso teammate – now the Russian rookie Daniil Kvyat...
Full Story »
Full Story »
10y ago from GrandPrix247.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Vergne announces Toro Rosso exit
Jean-Eric Vergne has been dropped by Red Bull junior team Toro Rosso for...
10y ago from BBC.co.uk
Vergne confirms Toro Rosso exit
Red Bull/Getty Images
Jean-Eric Vergne has confirmed that he will not...
10y ago from F1Zone.net
Vergne set for Toro Rosso exit
Jean Eric Vergne
Rep0rts have emerged during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix...
10y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Vergne confirms Toro Rosso departure
– Jean-Éric Vergne has confirmed that he will not be racing for...
10y ago from GPUpdate.net
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Pirelli to replace Michelin as MotoGP’s tyre...
No description available...
39m ago from Motorsport.com
Johann Zarco admits his Thai MotoGP race was...
LCR Honda rider Johann Zarco admitted his Thai MotoGP race was...
19h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
KTM: Stefan Pierer resigns from board of directors
Stefan Pierer has stepped down from his role on the KTM board and has...
23h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Fabio Quartararo: ‘Grip problems' cause for...
Fabio Quartararo explained that "grip problems" were the cause...
23h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
IndyCar’s FOX network debut increased viewership by...
FOX Sports has released viewership numbers for the opening round of the...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
IndyCar St. Petersburg – Race Results
The first race of the 2025 NTT IndyCar Series season took place on Sunday...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
The winners and losers of 2025’s IndyCar season...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Radio troubles hindered Scott Dixon’s strategy in...
Scott Dixon finished in second place for the opening round of IndyCar’s...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
WRC drivers follow F1 in statement to FIA president
World Rally Championship drivers have penned a strongly-worded statement...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
WRC drivers call on FIA president for “urgent...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
'Other clubs…' – Arsenal transfer target...
Arsenal fans may be intrigued to see that Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua...
59m ago from CaughtOffside.com
Real Madrid transfer news: Liverpool's Trent...
Real Madrid allegedly eye a triple swoop for Liverpool's Trent...
59m ago from SportsMole.co.uk
Newcastle rival Arsenal for transfer of 22 G/A man to...
Newcastle United are reportedly interested in a potential transfer deal...
29m ago from CaughtOffside.com
Talks held: Liverpool looking into hijacking major...
Liverpool have reportedly asked about the potential transfer of RB Leipzig...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Hamilton summoned to Ferrari HQ over 'critical' factor
Lewis Hamilton has been called back to the... Read More »
2h ago from GPFans.com
Alpine strength surprises Red Bull's Marko
Mar.6 Alpine is knocking on the door of Formula... Read More »
49m ago from OneStopStrategy.com
Norris ‘a lot better' than Piastri in F1 test –...
Mar.6 Dr Helmut Marko says Red Bull is not... Read More »
49m ago from OneStopStrategy.com
