The recently concluded Japanese Grand Prix will be the last race for Jolyon Palmer with Renault Sport Racing, as the British racing driver will depart from the F1 team by mutual agreement.
“I would like to thank Jolyon for his commitment to the team and his professionalism. Since Renault’s return to Formula 1, Jolyon has been highly dedicated in an evolving environment. He has shown great personal qualities and we wish him all the best in his future career,” said Cyril Abiteboul, managing director at Renault Sport Racing.
Replacing Palmer will be Carlos Sainz Jr., who will vacate his seat in Toro Rosso ahead of a planned 2018 move to Renault. The Spaniard will compete in the final four races of the 2017 F1 calendar in the R.S.17, beginning with the United States Grand Prix. This will be followed by races in Mexico, Brazil and Abu Dhabi.
“The Japanese Grand Prix will be my last race for Renault. It’s been an extremely challenging season and I’ve been through a lot in the last three years, but it’s been a tremendous journey overall with the team. I can look back proudly at the performance in the second half of last season, my first point in Malaysia and of course reaching a career high of sixth place in Singapore this year,” Palmer said.
“I wish the team all the best for the future. My immediate focus is now on achieving the best possible result in the Japanese GP, and then I can assess my options for the future,” he added.
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finally can end this misery.. choosing Palmer as a driver is a pain in the ass for Renault.. worst decision ever!
The money that came with him, was handy thou…
KARMA!
At least Jolyon depart peacefully and never langgar open drain cover and damage his car.
Consider yourself lucky bro.