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Sainz wants to put McLaren 'back where it belongs'

Related Topics: McLaren, Carlos Sainz, Formula One

Carlos Sainz says he has joined McLaren in the belief the struggling British team can return to the front of the Formula One grid.

After a major shake-up in the driver market this summer, Sainz will move from Renault to McLaren in 2019, replacing fellow Spaniard Fernando Alonso. He joins the team at a low point in its history following six years without a victory, but says its management has shown him a clear plan to bring the team back to the top.

"I don't see a lot of scratching heads," he said at the launch of the OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition smartphone earlier this week.