Vettel denies role in Kvyat's Red Bull relegation

Four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel has insisted that he has nothing to do with Daniil Kvyat's sudden dumping from Red Bull following the Russian Grand Prix.

Kvyat was relegated to Red Bull's junior team Toro Rosso while Max Verstappen was called in as his replacement for the remainder of the Formula One season.

The decision came after Kvyat's reckless display at the Russian Grand Prix forced Ferrari's Vettel out of the race last week.

22-year-old Kvyat had bumped into the back of Ferrari at turn two before crashing into him again moments later. The force of the second impact was so massive that the German spun into the wall that eventually ended his race.

Reflecting on the same, Vettel said that he doesn't have any issue with Kvyat and insisted that the 22-year-old's demotion has anything to do with what happened in the race,Sport24 reported.

However, Vettel admitted that the situation would not be easy for the Russian.

Earlier, McLaren driver Jenson Button expressed his shock over Red Bull's decision and wrote on Twitter, "Really? one bad race and Kyvat's dropped, what about the podium in the previous race? £Shortmemories.