McLaren tech boss James Key says Carlos Sainz's departure has left a gap at the Woking-based outfit, but one that his replacement Daniel Ricciardo will fill quite well. Ricciardo's move to McLaren for 2021 was announced in May of last year in the wake of Sainz's decision to respond to Ferrari's call. The Spaniard, thanks to his talent and consistency, was a pillar for the papaya squad, scoring 105 points last season, including a podium at the Italian GP at Monza, a race Sainz almost won. But Key isn't short of compliments for McLaren's new driver. "It will leave a gap," Key said in a recent F1 Nation podcast when queried on Sainz's transfer to the Scuderia. "But his...
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