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Abiteboul reveals key role of Sainz in Renault’s late surge
Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul says the energy and knowledge Carlos Sainz Jr applied during his late season switch to the French manufacturer was vital in its surge at the end of the season to take sixth place off his former squad Toro Rosso. Renault secured a deal with Red Bull to take Sainz for the final four races of the 2017 Formula 1 world championship with the Spanish driver staying put for next season on a one-year loan. Sainz scored points on his debut for Renault with seventh place at the United States Grand Prix before being thwarted by engine issues and a pit stop blunder to suffer two DNFs in Mexico and Abu Dhabi. Abiteboul has relished welcoming Sainz to the team, in a deal...
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