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Sainz lost Red Bull race seat in 2017 F1

Carlos Sainz says he lost his chance to race for Red Bull at the end of 2017. Last year, when Red Bull needed a replacement for the Renault-bound Daniel Ricciardo, Spaniard Sainz was a contender but ultimately Pierre Gasly got the call. 'It could have gone either way, me or Gasly,' Sainz told AS newspaper in Melbourne. 'But I know that when I left Toro Rosso to go to Renault I really lost my ticket to go to Red Bull,' he said. 'And I did it consciously and I still believe that it was a good decision for my future.' Sainz is now at McLaren, where he says his new two-year McLaren deal gives him 'tranquillity'. 'As you can see, I am calmer and happier than ever. 'I look at my experience with...
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