It’s a challenging period for Carlos Sainz. Five months after learning he’d be replaced at Ferrari by Lewis Hamilton, the Spaniard has delivered his best season start, accumulating five podiums and a win.
However, these achievements haven’t secured his place for 2025.
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Hoping for a position with a top team proved futile, leaving Sainz to explore opportunities further down the grid. His search has evolved from inconvenient to frustrating to complex as time has passed.
Initially, it seemed Sainz was set for a move to Sauber as Audi’s franchise driver. But recently, Williams has joined the competition, and Alpine has made a strong push to sign the three-time race winner.
The decision process has dragged on, with an announcement expected but not yet made. With the mid-season break approaching, teams and drivers are eager to finalize their plans. Sainz’s potential teams are making their final attempts to secure his signature.
