BREAKING: Carlos Sainz signs for Renault for 2018.

So it's happened! The rumours that materialised earlier in the year have come true. Carlos Sainz has signed for Renault for the 2018 season. An interesting and quite unexpected move to say the least.

It's quite a surprise to see Sainz move out of the Red Bull program,but then again it isn't and i can see why he did it. It could potentially be a very smart move.

Toro Rosso are in talks in moving to Honda power,and with how uncompetitive the toro rosso has been in the past few races,i can understand Sainz's logic in moving. Honda have yet to prove that they are able to be competitive,and with Sainz's frustration in Toro Rosso with a Ferrari engine,imagine his frustrations with a Honda Engine! It's obviously a move to future-proof himself in F1.

I also think Sainz moved because he wasn't going to get a drive in a Red Bull for a considerable amount of time. Ricciardo and Verstappen are very strong drivers and an excellent combination in Red Bull,so why would they get rid of one if they're driving so well. It's obvious that Sainz wanted a new challenge,and more doors to open,and this move to Renault seems to be the smart choice for him.

He and Hulkenberg will be a very very strong driver lineup,but of course,this leaves Jolyon Palmer's fate unknown. Will he have a drive,or will he be forced to hang up his gloves? Sainz's move could happen as early as the Malaysian GP if Renault decide to part with Palmer.

Of course,Sainz's move leaves an empty seat in Toro Rosso. Who will fill that gap? The obvious choice would be Pierre Gasly,but his performances lately haven't really been up to scratch. Could it be the young Finn Niko Kari? Only time will tell,but it's certainly an interesting one.

Also,Mclaren are looking even more likely to be severing ties with Honda and moving to Renault for next season. Could they be more competitive next season?

More developments in the driver market are certain,so stay tuned!

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