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Sainz and Ocon favourites for Renault drive in 2017

Carlos Sainz and Esteban Ocon have emerged as front runners for a race seat with Renault next year, while current drivers Kevin Magnussen and Joylon Palmer also under consideration. BT F1 correspondent Peter Nygaard reports that Sainz is currently favourite to depart Toro Rosso and move to Renault for next season. Sergio Perez was also a candidate until his minders decided to keep him a year longer at Force India with an eye on the Mexican replacing Kimi Raikkonen at Ferrari in 2018. Ocon, who is contracted to Mercedes, and part of their junior driver programme, has until 30 September to decide if he will go with the French team or remain with Manor. Renault team chief Cyril Abiteboul...
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