Vergne working with Red Bull on 2011 car

Jean Eric Vergne has confirmed he is becoming “more and more” involved in Red Bull’s formula one programme.

The 20-year-old is the energy drink outfit’s replacement for ousted junior and F1 reserve driver Brendon Hartley.

There is no testing during the F1 season, but the Frenchman – who drives in British F3 and now in Hartley’s Formula Renault 3.5 seat – is hoping to do the young driver session in Abu Dhabi in November.

And when asked if he is now working with Milton Keynes based Red Bull Racing, he answered: “More and more — in the simulator.

“The objective is preparing for grands prix: we try different setups and there is also work on the (2011 car) RB7,” said Vergne.

That would seem to indicate that he will definitely have a role with the F1 team next season.

“No project has been set for next year and it’s too early to think about it.  I don’t know what I’ll be doing in 2011,” he insisted.

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