Carlos Sainz is adamant that his “one and only target” in F1 to race for senior team Red Bull Racing.

Sainz was publicly slapped by his team bosses earlier this year when he said that he was unlikely to be with Toro Rosso next season.

The Spaniard was told in no uncertain terms that yes he will be with Toro Rosso in 2018 as Red Bull had exercised their option on him, and was warned not to bite the hand that feeds him.

Asked about the drama, which rumbled on for a few weeks, and whether it was a ‘calculated risk’ from his side, he told the official F1 website: “Ha, was it calculated risk from my side! I have my opinion and I said it in that very moment.