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Renault tried to steal Ricciardo for 2018
Daniel Ricciardo Renault tried to steal Daniel Ricciardo away from Red Bull for the 2018 Formula 1 season as part of a complicated engine swap deal between McLaren and Toro Rosso. According to reports, the French manufacturer is set to switch its supply of engines from the Red Bull feeder team to McLaren, with the beleaguered Honda engines set to move the other way. It's understood part of the swap included Renault targeting one of Red Bull's drivers, and while they ultimately secured Carlos Sainz, Ricciardo was the squad's first pick. Renault has been on the hunt for a new team-mate for Nico Hulkenberg next year, and sensed a good opportunity to get one of Red Bull’s roster in exchange...
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