Renault has finally confirmed that Carlos Sainz will join the team on loan next year, with the Spaniard having been released for 2018 by Red Bull. Sainz had originally been expected to stay at Toro Rosso, but as part of the complex negotiations involving his current team's switch to Honda engines he has been moved across to Renault. In a statement issued on Friday, Renault said that he would join the team for the start of next year – even though there remains a chance he could be slotted in alongside Nico Hulkenberg before then. Renault F1 managing director Cyril Abiteboul said: "Carlos Sainz is a very promising driver who has been on our radar for some time, especially after his...
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