Carlos Sainz will be at the start in Sochi

After leaving the hospital last night, following his accident in free practice, the Spaniard Carlos Sainz was declared fit this morning to take part in the Russian Grand Prix by the FIA ​​after passing the mandatory medical examinations.

In the minutes that followed, Toro Rosso confirmed that its driver would indeed be at the start at the wheel of the #10 STR55. The son of the double world rally champion should be able to start from the back of the grid.

" I feel good, declared the champion Formula Renault 3.5 2014 in front of the media in the Russian paddock. My mind was telling me to run and it was the best thing I could do today. »