Carlos Sainz Jr. says he hopes Renault will be able to deliver “a good surprise” with its engine, when Formula 1 pre-season testing begins next week. Renault has struggled to consistently challenge Mercedes and Ferrari in Formula 1’s hybrid era, though has been buoyed by the developments it has made during the off-season. Sainz Jr. raced for Renault last year and will retain a link with the manufacturer through his new position at McLaren, which took on Renault power for 2018. “To be honest I didn’t have a chance to see much from the Renault side, especially as my deal with McLaren was announced in the summer,” he said. “That was pretty early, so I...
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