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Vergne: I am in Formula 1 and my place is in Formula 1
Jean Eric Vergne in the Toro Rosso at Spa
It has emerged that teenage sensation Max Verstappen learned of his 2015 debut long before Jean-Eric Vergne learned of his impending ousting from Red Bull owned Toro Rosso and is now seeking to stay in Formula 1 beyond this season.
Before his new Formula 1 race seat was announced, 16-year-old Verstappen was revealed by Red Bull as the latest member of its junior driver programme on August 12.
'Part of the signing of the contract,' the Dutchman told Auto Motor und Sport, 'was that in 2015 I will drive for Toro Rosso.'
Team incumbent and Frenchman Vergne, however, said he didn't know about losing his Toro Rosso seat until six days later.
'I knew...
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