Gasly and Hartley confirmed at Toro Rosso for 2018

Published on 16 November 2017 by Julien Lemmen

Scuderia Toro Rosso announced that its driver line-up for the 2018 Formula 1 season will be the one formed by Pierre Gasly and Brendon Hartley. After making their Formula 1 debuts this year in Malaysia and Texas respectively, both drivers will continue together, as teammates, in the new year.

Obviously the Frenchman and the New Zealander are very happy with their F1-seat for next year. “I’m super happy to race for Scuderia Toro Rosso in 2018, for my first proper season in Formula 1", comments the 21-year old Gasly. "I would like to thank all the people involved, who helped me get here: Red Bull, Toro Rosso, my family and all the ones who have supported me in the lower series. I’m really excited and super motivated to give it my all in Abu Dhabi and the whole of next year! I just can’t wait!”

28-year old Hartley adds: “Really amazing to be confirmed as a Formula 1 driver for next year with Toro Rosso. It’s very satisfying to have converted an opportunity that came as a surprise into a 2018 F1 drive, I couldn’t be happier! I’d like to thank Red Bull and Toro Rosso for believing in me and giving me this second chance. Dreams can come true. I’m now going to carry on working harder than ever in order to finish this busy end of season on a high and start the new year as strong as possible."