Red Bull chief’s warning sounds ominous for Kvyat after Russian’s run-in with Vettel
Red Bull driver Daniil Kvyat is this week set to hold talks over his future at the team after causing what the outfit’s bosses called “a day of disaster” at the Russian Grand Prix.
Kvyat, 22, infuriated Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel by shunting him out of Sunday’s race on the first lap in an incident that also dented Red Bull team-mate Daniel Ricciardo’s challenge.
It was the second race in succession that the Russian had incurred the wrath of four-time world champion Vettel, and this time Red Bull’s influential advisor Helmut Marko was in no mood to defend him.
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“It’s a pity because he did not only ruin Vettel’s race and Ricciardo’s race, but also his own race. He had to do an extra stop,” said Marko.
“It was a day of disaster for Red Bull. In contrast to Shanghai [where Kvyat also tussled with Vettel] I understand him [Vettel] completely this time. He is right.
“Let’s cool down a bit. During the week we will talk about this. I said one word to him. The rest still has to be said.”
Kvyat finished 15th at his home race as Nico Rosberg continued his 100 per cent win rate and extended his lead over Mercedes colleague Lewis Hamilton at the top of the drivers’ standings.
The Red Bull driver is in his third year in Formula One but has achieved just two podium finishes from 42 races and is under pressure for his seat from Max Verstappen, the 18-year-old star of feeder team Toro Rosso.