Jean-Eric Vergne will not be a Scuderia Toro Rosso driver in 2015.

That may sound like old news but, following Sebastian Vette🌳l's decision to quit Red Bull for Ferrari next season, the Frenchman remained in the frame to reclaim a seat at Faenza, despite appearing to have been deposed by youth.

Max Verstappen's much-hyped arrival at STR seemed to spell the end for Vergne but, with Vettel being repla🧔ced by STR's Daniil Kvyat in the days that followed, the Frenchman was listed along with a handful of Red Bull Juniors as a possible contender to partner the Dutchman.

However, just minutes after the post-season test at Yas Marina came to an end, Vergne tweeted confirmatioꦍn that he would definitely be looking for alternative employment next year.

Despite a good season & 22 pts, I'll not drive anymore for Toro Rosso in 2015. Thanks for those years. Let's go for another big challenge.-- Jean-Eric Vergne (@JeanEricVergne)

While the F1 exit might beckon, along with a possible future in sportscar racing, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix paddock whispered that he might be in line to replace Sauber-bound Felipe Nasr as the third man at Williams, backing up Felipe Massa and Valtteri Bottas in one of the💮 most improved teams of 2014.

Vergne's announcement will open the door a little wider for the likes of Carlos Sainz Jr an🎶d Alex Lynn, Renault Worl😼d Series and GP3 champions respectively, both of whom enjoyed runs in the Abu Dhabi te3st this week.