F1: Red Bull dumps Pierre Gasly for Alexander Albon
The HinduRed Bull has promoted Alexander Albon to drive alongside Max Verstappen, with Pierre Gasly returning to sister team Toro Rosso. Red Bull team boss, Christian Horner had claimed the team would keep Gasly in the seat until the end of the season, but the Frenchman has now been demoted back to Toro Rosso. A team statement read: "Red Bull are in the unique position of having four talented Formula One drivers under contract who can be rotated between the team and Toro Rosso. Alex's journey to joining Taking a look back at his rise through the ranks https://t.co/b6vaz5CmpH#givesyouwingspic.twitter.com/judT5vDJKW — Aston Martin Red Bull Racing 12 August 2019 Red Bull performed a similar switch of drivers in 2016, with Verstappen handed his opportunity when Daniil Kvyat was sent back to Toro Rosso four races into the season.