Sainz confirmed for maiden McLaren F1 test in Abu Dhabi

Carlos Sa✨inz Jr. will drive for McLaren for the first time next week in Abu Dhabi after b𓂃eing confirmed by the Formula 1 team as part of its line-up for the post-Abu Dhabi Grand Prix tyre test.

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.

Sainz confirmed for maiden McLaren F1 test in Abu Dhabi

Carlos Sainz Jr. will drive for McLaren for the first tim💫e 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📖 test.

Sainz announced over the summer he would be leaving Renault after one full season with the🍌 team in o🃏rder to join McLaren for 2019, signing a multi-year deal.

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The former Toro Rosso driver will 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 thဣe Yas Marina Circuit.

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 Gasl💟y (Red Bull), Charles Leclerc (Ferrari), Lance Stroll (Force India) and Daniil Kvyat (Toro Rosso) all due to complete running with their 2019 teams early.

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