evin Magnussen is poised to replace Pastor Maldonado at Renault for the 2016 season, Sky Sports understands. The team - then known as Lotus prior to Renault's buy-out in December - announced four months ago that Maldonado would be staying on. But the Venezuelan, reputed to pay almost £20m for his seat, is believed to have been ousted after backing from his sponsors dried up. Renault, who will unveil their driver line-up as well as their new car at a media event next week in Paris, have refused to confirm or deny speculation that Maldonado has been dropped. Magnussen was released by McLaren at the end of last year but is now set to partner English rookie Jolyon Palmer in 2016. Reports...
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