Jonathan Eddolls: Gasly has raised his game since Red Bull signing

Toro Rosso chief race engineer Jonathan Eddolls has revealed that Pierre Gasly has made significant progress in two areas in his time at the team, with the Frenchman having signed for Red Bull from 2019 onwards.

Gasly came in at Toro Rosso at the end of 2017, benching Daniil Kvyat for the final handful of races of the season. This season, the 22-year-old is driving his first full season in F1. He's impressed so much, in fact, that Red Bull opted to sign Gasly to replace the departing Daniel Ricciardo, who will drive for Renault from next season onwards.

“Firstly he is very confident in his ability,” Eddolls was quoted by RaceFans.

After winning the GP2 title in 2016, Gasly switched to the Super Formula in 2017. That's why he had to re-adjust to Pirelli tyres once he was signed for Toro Rosso at the tail end of last year.