Formula 1 | Sainz: “In 2018 I want to help Renault take a step forward”

Carlos Sainz he already speaks like a man Renault: the Spaniard, who will take Jolyon Palmer's place in the French team from 2018, said he was encouraged by the substantial development of the RS17 this season: “I saw that on many occasions Renault was the fourth fastest team this year” – said the current Toro Rosso driver a GP Gazette. "The development they have had throughout the season puts a smile on my face: I know how much they have improved and how much effort they are making. I follow them very closely also because they also have the same Power Unit as us, so I know well the progress they have made".

Renault's growth will also depend on the performances that Sainz will be able to provide next year: “This manufacturer wants to become world champion. They want to achieve this goal in the medium to short term and have chosen me to help them" – continued the Spaniard. "In 2018 I want to help them take the next step, we'll see if it will be to consolidate ourselves as the fourth team or to aim for be the thirdI don't know, we haven't talked about this yet. I want to help them collect as many points as possible, to take them together with Hulkenberg to take the next step.".

Federico Martino