News Details
Early Renault F1 announcement ‘a big surprise’ for Sainz
Carlos Sainz Jr. says Saturday’s announcement that he would be joining Renault’s Formula 1 team from the next race in the United States came as “a big surprise”, having only found out 30 minutes before the news was made public. Renault confirmed last month it had signed Sainz for the 2018 season, and worked behind-the-scenes to try and draft the Toro Rosso driver in early by paying off Jolyon Palmer to leave before the end of the season. Palmer dug in his heels and said his contract would remain solid, only to reveal on Saturday at Suzuka that the Japanese Grand Prix would be his final race for the team. Related Articles Palmer bids Renault farewell, gives good luck message to...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Renault: Early switch a jump start on 2018
Carlos Sainz's early switch to Renault, which takes place after Japan,...
7y ago from PlanetF1.com
Sainz confirmed at Renault for Austin as Palmer departs
Renault Formula 1 team have confirmed that the Japanese GP would be Jolyon...
7y ago from F1Hub.net
Kvyat returns to Toro Rosso for US GP
Daniil Kvyat will partner Pierre Gasly at the forthcoming United States...
7y ago from Pitpass.com
Sainz Jr. To Join Renault Early After Palmer Departure
Carlos Sainz Jr. will leave Scuderia Toro Rosso to join Renault Sport...
7y ago from TheCheckeredFlag....
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Brazil replaces Argentina as 2026 MotoGP calendar...
The 2026 MotoGP calendar has officially been released and the new season...
12h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Brazilian GP replaces Argentina in 2026 MotoGP calendar
No description available...
13h ago from Motorsport.com
Motegi remains on MotoGP calendar through 2030
MotoGP has officially confirmed that the Japanese Grand Prix at Motegi...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Marco Bezzecchi explained what ‘key moment' he...
Marco Bezzecchi explained his first lap was the "key moment"...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Arrow McLaren set to move into new race facility in...
Arrow McLaren has officially taken ownership of what will be its new...
11h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Arrow McLaren expands IndyCar operations with new...
No description available...
11h ago from Motorsport.com
Why Rinus VeeKay believes there's more to come after...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
The Winners and Losers of IndyCar’s 2025 Indy Toronto
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
How Oliver Solberg’s rapid WRC return shakes up...
No description available...
6d ago from Motorsport.com
How WRC rivals reacted to Oliver Solberg's first...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Oliver Solberg stuns with maiden WRC victory in Estonia
Oliver Solberg and Elliot Edmondson stunned the WRC elite with a...
4d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
How the WRC service park reacted to Oliver Solberg's...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Official: Arsenal confirm the signing of 21-year-old...
Arsenal have officially completed the signing of Cristhian Mosquera from...
22m ago from FreshArsenal.com
Alexander Isak open to leaving Newcastle with...
t;li>Striker not in squad for pre-season friendlies in AsiaCristhian...
5h ago from TheGuardian.com
New signing profile: Cristhian Mosquera
After four arrivals in as many weeks, Arsenal continued their summer...
9h ago from Arseblog.com
'His professional and human conduct was reprehensible'...
Football coach and pundit Laurindo Filho has lambasted Arsenal-bound...
8h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Red Bull reveal HIDDEN detail on Max Verstappen's car
Red Bull have revealed Max Verstappen's car will... Read More »
5h ago from GPFans.com
Race preview: Belgian Grand Prix
After a two-week break, the Formula One field is... Read More »
2h ago from F1Technical.net
Toto Wolff announces shock Max Verstappen driver decision...
Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff has addressed growing... Read More »
15h ago from GPFans.com