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Palmer found out online about Renault axe

Jolyon Palmer has revealed that he found out he was getting the chop at Renault after reading an article online. The Brit will be shown the exit door at Renault at the end of the season and replaced by Carlos Sainz, who will be joining on an initial one-year loan. But rather than be told the news first-hand by the Renault chiefs, Palmer knew his fate was sealed after seeing a story online. 'I knew when I read it on Autosport, and then I knew it was true as well, I spoke to some people. That was it,' Palmer said. 'Of course I knew with the job I’d done this year, the team is looking for other people, because it’s been a tough year. But you never know until it’s over. 'I...
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