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Marko: Abu Dhabi test proved Sainz Jr is ready

– Red Bull Motorsport Consultant Helmut Marko says that Carlos Sainz Jr's performance at this week's post-race test in Abu Dhabi convinced him that the Spaniard is ready to race in Formula 1 next season.Sainz Jr. was confirmed as a Toro Rosso driver for 2015 on Friday afternoon, three days after he tested a Red Bull RB10 at the Yas Marina Circuit, where he completed 100 laps.Marko says that Formula Renault 3.5 Champion Sainz Jr. impressed during the test and was consequently given the seat alongside Max Verstappen ahead of regular driver Jean-Éric Vergne, who raced for the team since the start of 2012."Carlos has been a Red Bull junior driver for a long time and he had some up...
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