Carlos Sainz has become the latest driver to be given permission to test with his new team at next week’s Pirelli test in Abu Dhabi.
The Spaniard will be hopping behind the wheel of a McLaren for the first time on Wednesday as he leaves Renault, although his replacement Daniel Ricciardo won’t be wearing yellow and black after Red Bull blocked a move.
Pierre Gasly will be in the RB14, however, while Lance Stroll is expected in the Force India and newly announced Williams driver Robert Kubica will also take part alongside teammate George Russell.
Kimi Raikkonen and Charles Leclerc also will be completing their swaps to Sauber and Ferrari respectively.
Teams will not be permitted to run 2019-spec parts at Yas Marina, with the two days of running purely focused on gaining an understanding on Pirelli’s latest rubber.
