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Sainz Jr secures Toro Rosso seat
Toro Rosso have taken the unusual step of having an all-rookie line-up having signed Carlos Sainz Jr as Max Verstappen's 2015 team-mate.
In what will be by far the most inexperienced line-up on the grid, 20-year-old Sainz Jr will partner the teenager at Red Bull's junior team.
Sainz Jr, who tested with Red Bull at the Yas Marina circuit this week, will enter Formula 1 on the back of his World Series by Renault 3.5 Championship success.
"I am really happy to have landed the drive with Scuderia Toro Rosso," he said.
"Ever since I have been part of Red Bull's Young Driver Programme, this has been my aim and I want to thank Red Bull for putting their faith in me.
"I have...
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