Jean-Eric Vergne will get behind the wheel of the Toro Rosso car for first free practice for the Korean Grand Prix, replacing Jaime Alguersuari for the session.
The Frenchman, who drives in the Formula Renault 3.5 series and recently won in Catalunya to cement his runner-up position in the championship, will also drive in Abu Dhabi and Brazil, but not India.
The team explained the reason for replacing Alguersuari, rather than Buemi and who he’d replace in future sessions.
“Jaime sits out the session because the last time a driver was replaced on Friday morning, it was Sebastien Buemi who gave up his seat to Daniel Ricciardo.
“Vergne will not drive at the Indian Grand Prix, because this is a new circuit and therefore both our race drivers will be given the maximum amount of track time.
“He will return in Abu Dhabi, replacing Buemi. At the final round of the season in Brazil, whichever of the Toro Rosso drivers has the least points will give up his seat to Vergne for FP1.”
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