Finally it has become official, Jolyon Palmer has announced this noon that Japanese GP will be the last race that will dispute for Renault F1. The Briton will be replaced by Carlos Sainz who will leave Toro Rosso while Daniil Kvyat will return to the italian squad.
In his best year in Formula 1, Carlos Sainz sees how he is joining Renault from the US Grand Prix at Jolyon Palmer’s place.
The British has announced via Instagram that this Japanese Grand Prix will be the last race for him in the French team. Immediately, Renault has officialized and confirmed the immediate incorporation of Carlos Sainz.
Carlos Sainz’s seat at Toro Rosso will be occupied by Daniil Kvyat, who has recently been two races out of Formula 1 after being replaced by Pierre Gasly who will remain with the Italian team until the end of the season.
Therefore, the Frenchman will not be able to fight to obtain the title of the Super Formula.