Sainz confirmed for maiden McLaren F1 test in Abu Dhabi
Carlos Sainz Jr. will drive for McLaren for the first time next week in Abu Dhabi after be♎ing confirmed by the Formula 1 team as part of 𒈔its line-up for the post-Abu Dhabi Grand Prix tyre test.
Sainz announced over the summer he wou♌ld be leaving Renault after one full season with the team in order to join McLaren for 2019, signing a multi-year deal.
Carlos Sainz Jr. will drive for McLaren for the first time next week in Abu Dhabi after being confirmed by the Formula 1 team as part of its line-up for the post-♔Abu Dhabi Grand Prix tyre tes✃t.
Sainz announced 🍃over the summer he would be leaving Renault after one full season with the team in order to join McLaren for 2019, 𝄹signing a multi-year deal.
The former Toro Rosso driver wi🦄ll get his first taste of a McLaren F1 car in Abu Dhabi next week after the team confirmed he would be linking up early for the post-season tyre test at the Yas Marina Circuit.
Announcing our lineup for next week's tyre test, with Carlos Sainz taking the wheel of a McLaren for the first time.
— McLaren (@McLarenF1)
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Sainz will feature for McLaren on the Wednesday of the tyre test, with 2019 teammate and F1 rookie Lando Norris completing running on the෴ Tuesday.
Sainz is one of a number of drivers changing colours for the test, with Pierre Gasly (Red Bull), Char♍les Leclerc (Ferrari), Lance Stroll (Force India) and Daniil Kvyat (Toro Rosso) all due to complete running with their 2019 teams early.
