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F1: Helmut Marko warns STR drivers to fear ousting

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Khatir Soltani

Feeling the pressure in 2011 will be Marko's Red Bull-sponsored Sebastien Buemi and Jaime Alguersuari, as Daniel Ricciardo knocks on the door of a fully fledged Toro Rosso race seat.

"If there is no more potential for a successful grand prix career, we separate," Helmut Marko is quoted by Blick newspaper when musing the possibility of a driver change.

Although not yet 21, Jaime Alguersuari insisted he is used to the pressure, "You live and die with your own pressure," the Swiss publication quoted him as saying.

It is rumoured that Sebastien Buemi is actually the more likely of Toro Rosso's current pair to depart.

"There is no excuse for my weak end to the (2010) season. But in 2011 we will see a new, toned Buemi who is also stronger in the head. Under normal circumstances, I will have Jaime under control!" said the Swiss.

2011 Toro Rosso drivers at Valencia: Jaime Alguersuari, Daniel Ricciardo, Sebastien Buemi.

Khatir Soltani
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