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No new reserve driver for Renault

Renault says it will not appoint an official replacement for Manor bound reserve driver Esteban Ocon. Ocon has been called up to make his Formuka 1 race debut from the forthcoming Belgian grand prix and beyond, replacing Manor's out-of-funds Rio Haryanto. 'It is an outstanding opportunity for Esteban to gather mileage and race experience in a young, stable and very professional team,' said Renault's Cyril Abiteboul. Renault will clearly take the opportunity to assess Ocon's potential with a view to a race cockpit for 2017. But what about 2016? Ocon was on loan from Mercedes as Renault's official reserve driver – so will the French marque now appoint a replacement? 'We won't be naming...
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