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title: "Renault retain Palmer for 2017"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Josh Suttill"
section: "F1 News"
published: "2016-11-09T17:12:25Z"
modified: "2016-11-09T17:20:00Z"
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# Renault retain Palmer for 2017

Jolyon Palmer will remain with Renault for next season and partner the incoming Nico Hulkenberg, the team have confirmed.

The Brit’s current Renault teammate Kevin Magnussen reportedly turned down a one-year extension with the Enstone team and instead switches to Haas, securing his future in Formula One for the next two years.

With limited alternative options, the 2014 GP2 champion was happy to keep his place on the grid, especially with a manufacturer. Carlos Sainz was in talks with Renault but his move to the French team was blocked by Red Bull.

Palmer’s performances this year have impressed the Renault team, especially in the second half of season, with a points finish in Malaysia and regular Q2 appearances.

The 25-year-old’s cause was also helped by the financial backing that he brings and although Renault is a works team, they don’t have the budget of fellow car manufacturers such as Mercedes and Ferrari, so will be more than happy to reap the financial benefits of re-signing the British driver.

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Palmer will face a tough task next year to convince the French team to re-sign him for 2018 instead of re-igniting discussions with Carlos Sainz and Sergio Perez.

With Magnussen expected to be moving to Haas to partner Grosjean, and Esteban Ocon set for a move up the grid to Force India, only two seats at both Manor and Sauber remain open for 2017.

Pascal Wehrlein is expected to stay with Manor for a second successive year. The candidates to partner the German include GP2 championship leader Antonio Giovinazzi, Jordan King, Esteban Gutierrez and former Manor driver Rio Haryanto.

Meanwhile, Sauber is set to retain their drivers for a third successive year, despite Felipe Nasr’s best efforts to secure a seat further up the grid.