Vettel announces he is leaving Red Bull, Kvyat moves up (2nd Update)
10/03/14 Recall the rumors of Vettel moving to Ferrari started early last year. Is it possible that was the plan all along and Red Bull was informed of that? Since Red Bull would not want Vettel taking yet another world title to Ferrari, this could explain Vettel's constant reliability problems this year while his teammate's car has run essentially problem free. It also could be why they have made Ricciardo look better than Vettel since he would be destined to be their new 'star'. Hmm…..
10/03/14
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| Vettel announces he is leaving Red Bull, likely for Ferrari to replace Fernando Alonso |
Red Bull Press Release: Sebastian Vettel has advised us that he will be leaving Infiniti Red Bull Racing at the end of the 2014 season.
We want to warmly thank Sebastian for the incredible role he has played at Infiniti Red Bull Racing for the last six years.
Since joining the team in 2009, Sebastian, together with Infiniti Red Bull Racing, has scored 38 wins, 44 poles and eight World Championships, including four Drivers' titles and four Constructors'. If you include Sebastian's success at Red Bull's second team, Scuderia Toro Rosso, the Red Bull total increases to 39 wins and 45 poles.
As we wish Sebastian well in the next stage of his career, we also look to the future with excitement, as the vacancy makes way for the next generation of Red Bull racers.
The Red Bull Junior Program has developed some proven talents in recent times, including Sebastian Vettel and Daniel Ricciardo, who has excelled in the RB10 and become a three-time Formula One race winner in his first season with the team.
We're pleased to announce that Daniel will be joined in the team for 2015 by another rising star from the Junior Program, Daniil Kvyat.