• Renault driver will replace fellow Spaniard for 2019 season• Sainz: ‘It’s particularly special I’ll be taking Alonso’s seat’Carlos Sainz Jr has been named as Fernando Alonso’s successor at McLaren. The twice world champion Alonso announced on Tuesday that he had decided to leave McLaren and “move on” from F1 at the end of the season and Sainz will now replace his fellow Spaniard for the 2019 campaign.Sainz told the team’s official website: “I’m delighted to finally be able to confirm that I’ll be a McLaren driver from the 2019 season. It’s something I’ve been looking at for a while and I’m very excited about this next chapter in my career. I’ve been a McLaren fan for as long as I can remember. Related: Fernando Alonso to retire from F1 at end of the season after 17 years Continue reading
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Source: TheGuardian
