Jean-Eric Vergne says he’s yet to understand Red Bull’s decision not to promote him to Sebastian Vettel’s seat following confirmation that the German will depart the team at the end of the year.
Red Bull announced that rookie Daniil Kvyat will instead make the leap to the top team to partner Daniel Ricciardo, with Vergne likely to be without a seat at Toro Rosso next season.
When asked about his future, he replied: “That’s not a question you should ask me. I have absolutely no idea, I have no expectation right now – I don’t know.
“I don’t have anything to say about the situation at the moment, I need a little bit of time to realise it and as well to understand the decision.”
Despite his unknown future, the Frenchman was still able to joke with reporters in the Japanese paddock.
“Maybe I will do the Tour de France in cycling next year,” he said whilst smiling.
