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Sainz to start from pit lane after passing medical

Carlos Sainz will take part in the Russian Grand Prix after he passed the FIA's medical check on Sunday morning. The Toro Rosso driver failed to qualify for the race after crashing heavily during third practice. He was airlifted to hospital but later discharged. As a result, race stewards cleared him to take part in the race, which means he will start from the pit lane. "In accordance with normal procedures, Scuderia Toro Rosso driver Carlos Sainz was this morning examined by the FIA medical delegate and chief medical officer at the Sochi circuit medical centre," an FIA statement read. "Following this examination the driver has been declared fit to race in today's...
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