Sainz tipped for Vergne's Toro Rosso seat


Toro Rosso Formula One driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands drives during the first practice session of the Japanese F1 Grand Prix at the Suzuka Circuit October 3, 2014. REUTERS/Yuya Shino

LONDON (Reuters) - Spaniard Carlos Sainz junior looks set to race in Formula One next season after Frenchman Jean-Eric Vergne said on Wednesday he had left Toro Rosso.

"Despite a good season and 22 points, I'll not drive anymore for Toro Rosso in 2015," Vergne told his followers on Twitter.

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