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Daniil Kvyat and Carlos Sainz went head-to-head for a 2014 Formula 1 seat with Toro Rosso, resulting in “heated moments” between the pair.
Daniil Kvyat and Carlos Sainz had a tense relationship during their time in the Red Bull junior programme, with heated moments and on-track contact. They competed against each other in various junior formulae, with Sainz coming out on top in Formula Renault 2.0 NEC in 2011. The competition between them intensified when the opportunity for an F1 seat arose, with Kvyat ultimately winning the race for a Toro Rosso seat in 2014. Kvyat’s success in the GP3 Series, as well as his impressive performances in FIA Formula 3 European Championship, played a role in securing the contract. Both drivers have since become good friends.
