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Sainz move to allow McLaren Renault switch
Carlos Sainz Jr Carlos Sainz Jr will move to Renault for 2018, paving the way for McLaren to switch from Honda engines to Renault. McLaren has continued to pursue a swap of engine supply with Scuderia Toro Rosso, which currently runs Renault powerplants, according to Autosport. Sources say that the Sainz move was necessary in order to incentivise Renault to end its STR contract early. Discussions took place between McLaren, STR, Red Bull, Honda, and Renault at the recent Italian Grand Prix. Renault indicated that it was wanted some incentive to switch its customer supply from STR to McLaren. With Sainz, it has a promising youngster that to run alongside Nico Hulkenberg to help its efforts...
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