F1 2017
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Sainz to replace Palmer from next race
Carlos Sainz will replace Jolyon Palmer for the last four races of the Formula One season according to Renault. Sainz was due to join from Toro Rosso at the end of the year but Renault said in a statement that the team and Palmer had now agreed to end their relationship by mutual agreement after Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix. So he will join Renault for the U.S. Grand Prix, Mexico, Brazil and Abu Dhabi.
Palmer has said in a statement “The Japanese Grand Prix will be my last race for Renault. It’s been an extremely challenging season and I’ve been through a lot in the last three years, but it’s been a tremendous journey overall with the team. My immediate focus is now on achieving the best possible result in the Japanese GP, and then I can assess my options for the future”.
His early departure will see the return to Toro Rosso in Austin of Russian driver Daniil Kvyat, who was recently dropped to make way for French rookie Pierre Gasly. Toro Rosso have yet to finalize their 2018 lineup but confirmed the move in a separate statement.
Provisional grid for Sunday's Japanese GP
The Grid after all the penalties for the 5 drivers so far in Japan that have been applied, Fernando Alonso, Carlos Sainz and Jolyon Palmer took on additional power unit elements and are subsequently demoted 35, 20 and 20, while Valtteri Bottas who qualified second and Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen who qualified sixth lose five places following gearbox changes.
Carlos Sainz will replace Jolyon Palmer for the last four races of the Formula One season according to Renault. Sainz was due to join from Toro Rosso at the end of the year but Renault said in a statement that the team and Palmer had now agreed to end their relationship by mutual agreement after Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix. So he will join Renault for the U.S. Grand Prix, Mexico, Brazil and Abu Dhabi.
Palmer has said in a statement “The Japanese Grand Prix will be my last race for Renault. It’s been an extremely challenging season and I’ve been through a lot in the last three years, but it’s been a tremendous journey overall with the team. My immediate focus is now on achieving the best possible result in the Japanese GP, and then I can assess my options for the future”.
His early departure will see the return to Toro Rosso in Austin of Russian driver Daniil Kvyat, who was recently dropped to make way for French rookie Pierre Gasly. Toro Rosso have yet to finalize their 2018 lineup but confirmed the move in a separate statement.
Provisional grid for Sunday's Japanese GP
The Grid after all the penalties for the 5 drivers so far in Japan that have been applied, Fernando Alonso, Carlos Sainz and Jolyon Palmer took on additional power unit elements and are subsequently demoted 35, 20 and 20, while Valtteri Bottas who qualified second and Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen who qualified sixth lose five places following gearbox changes.
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Limejuice
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Rosberg ain't a natural.Rosberg is pretty dull
Sky Go all up and running after some bleary-eyed fiddling.
Ferrari having issues on the grid?
I missed the Ferrari problems, as I was have a 'mute the meringue' moment.
Seems to be under control
Let's hope there is a battle there to keep today interesting.
Limejuice
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It's down to Mercedes to manage their cars.
