Carlos Sainz says racing alongside the experienced Nico Hülkenberg at Renault is a big benefit to his own expertise.
The 23-year-old kick-started his F1 career in 2015 at Toro Rosso alongside fellow rookie Max Verstappen, then was paired with Dany Kvyat when the Dutchman was promoted to Red Bull Racing.
Now, with the 135-race Hülkenberg at his side, Sainz is in a position to learn once again from his elder team mate and rival.
"It's interesting, especially already I've felt differences," says Sainz on his relationship with Hülkenberg.
"Everything is going to help for sure, to be up against a guy that has been seven or eight years in Formula 1, and has really settled nicely into a team like Nico has over the last year.
"There's only things to learn and look out for."
Sainz also sees a healthy emulation at Renault, for the benefit of both the drivers and the team.
"I'm sure we can push each other hard and that's only going to bring the team forward," he adds.
"I think also Nico welcomes the challenge of having me next to him and it's just going to push the team forward.
"Already in feedback we have a lot of similarities and that's going to help everyone."
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