- Red Bull
Kvyat is a phenomenal driver - Horner
Christian Horner is in no doubt Red Bull has made the right decision by promoting Daniil Kvyat from Toro Rosso next year.
When Sebastian Vettel announced he would leave the team in October, Red Bull immediately announced Kvyat as his replacement rather than bringing in a more experienced driver from another team. Kvyat only has one year of F1 experience with Toro Rosso, but Horner said the successful promotion of Daniel Ricciardo this year convinced the team to put its trust in Kvyat.
"The way he has performed this year has been phenomenal, he's been very quick," he said. "I think what gave us real confidence was the performance Daniel Ricciardo has delivered this year. Giving him the opportunity has given us the confidence that you can invest in youth and you can believe and trust in it. That's why we've taken Dany Kvyat."
"I've known him obviously since being a member in the Red Bull Junior Team, he drove for my team in GP3 as well, where he won the championship and his fight back that year from mid-season to the end of the year was truly impressive.
Horner said both Red Bull drivers realise the responsibility that comes with racing for a world championship-winning team.
"The two drivers get on very well and know each other. They both have a bit of banter outside the car, in the car they are both hungry, no quarter given racing drivers. They know they are driving for Red Bull, the brand, the team and all employees of the ground and with that comes a responsibility."
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