Formula 1’s Latest Rumours and Talk: Renault Driver Decision, Felipe Nasr, More

After completing the signing of Nico Hulkenberg from Force India, it seems Renault are close to finalising their driver lineup for the 2017 Formula One season. The team had reportedly intended to partner Hulkenberg with Valtteri Bottas, but the Finn's failure to wriggle his way out of his Williams contract has left Renault with a straight choice between one of their current drivers and their former reserve driver. So will Renault offer Kevin Magnussen a reprieve? Or will they sign Mercedes-backed youngster Esteban Ocon in order to have a French driver in a French car? As Renault edge towards identifying a new team-mate for Hulkenberg, it appears Force India are close to finding a replacement for the German. Ocon and Jolyon Palmer, Magnussen...

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