Kvyat wants to be Verstappen's teammate

Daniil Kvyat says he wants to return to Red Bull in order to take on Max Verstappen.

The Russian's first stint at the senior team some years ago almost ended his career, but he says he actually performed better than many think.

"I have had some very strong teammates," said the 25-year-old, who once again drives for the former Toro Rosso team that is now known as Alpha Tauri.

"Carlos Sainz was my teammate at Formula Renault and Ricciardo of course in Formula 1 at Red Bull," Kvyat told the Dutch publication Racing News 365.

"That was an interesting year, because Daniel had beaten Sebastian Vettel the year before but I could still beat him that year in the number of points.

"I certainly think F1 fans still remember that, although . . .