Toro Rosso kept Vergne to rise up the F1 pecking order 23 December, 2013 Daniel Ricciardo with Jean-Eric Vergne Toro Rosso has tweaked its approach to Formula 1 because it wants to take a step up in the pecking order, claims the Faenza based team's driver Jean-Eric Vergne, who after missing out on the Red Bull vacancy for 2014 has been retained by Toro Rosso. That surprised many in the paddock, who have seen drivers like Sebastien Buemi and Jaime Alguersuari perform solidly, but nonetheless lose their places as team owner Red Bull pushes a new generation of youngsters into the seats. The latest energy drink-sponsored youngster to get his chance is the Russian teen Daniil Kvyat, but for...
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