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Sergey Sirotkin has been signed by Renault as a test driver and will drive the Renault racer in Fridays FP1 in Sochi.
The 20-year-old, sho races in the GP2 feeder series, will drive Kevin Magnussen’s car at Sochi on Friday.
Renault said Sirotkin had joined on a long-term development plan, but has given no details of any F1 outings.
The team already has an official third and reserve driver, Esteban Ocon who is on loan from Mercedes.
Renault racing director Frederic Vasseur described Sirotkin as “one of the most promising drivers from the junior categories”.
Sirotkin said “This is a great opportunity for me, although it has all come together so quickly. I still can’t quite believe it”.
“This is however, the moment that all young racing drivers are working towards, and I am determined to learn as much as I can, as quickly as I can.”
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