Kvyat set for Red Bull talks after Sochi ‘disaster’

The 22-year-old hit Sebastian Vettel at Turn 2, with the Ferrari then tagging the other RB12 of team-mate Daniel Ricciardo. Kvyat then ran into the rear of Vettel again at the next corner after being caught out by the four-time world champion’s deceleration.

With both Red Bulls forced to make an unscheduled pit stop, their race was effectively ruined on the opening lap. Although Marko understands Kvyat’s eagerness to perform on home soil, the motorsport advisor says his actions were unwarranted.

“Let's put it this way: Kvyat was over-motivated,” Marko is quoted as saying by Motorsport.com. “Braking too late once and hitting another car would be acceptable in front of his home crowd, but this doesn't apply for the second crash.

“It's a pity because he did not only ruin Vettel's race and [Daniel] Ricciardo's race, but also his own race. He had to do an extra stop. It was a day of disaster for Red Bull.

Marko explained he did want to address the issue with Kvyat in the direct aftermath of the race, but added that he will have a chat with the former GP3 Series champion in the next couple of days.

“Let's cool down a bit. During the week we will talk about this.”

While Kvyat’s strong podium finish in China somehow dispelled the rumours about fellow Red Bull stablemate Max Verstappen taking his seat in 2017, these are bound to return in the wake of his hot-headed behaviour in Sochi.