Formula 1's silly season is an annual affair, one that often disappoints with the various rumoured moves failing to happen, yet 2018's silly season has already delivered two big shocks with several more set to become a reality. Daniel Ricciardo announced a shock decision to leave Red Bull for Renault earlier this month and just this week Fernando Alonso announced his retirement from F1 – although hinted he could return at some point. That's left two big openings and Motorsport Week understands McLaren will confirm Carlos Sainz as Alonso's replacement, possibly later this week, whilst Pierre Gasly will take up Ricciardo's Red Bull seat. McLaren were made aware...
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