SUMMARY
- Lewis Hamilton is all set to become a Ferrari F1 driver from 2025, tarnishing Sainz's hopes of retaining his place alongside Leclerc.
- The Spaniard is currently eyeing three Formula 1 teams for a seat in 2025.
All the eyes are on Lewis Hamilton right now, as the entire world awaits an official announcement from either Ferrari or Mercedes. However, amidst the chaos, the soon-to-be predecessor of Hamilton, Carlos Sainz has been forced into the darkness. The Spaniard will not stay with the Maranello outfit beyond 2024, causing massive uncertainty over his future in Formula 1.
Hence, has Lewis Hamilton pretty much ended Sainz’s protracted run in Formula 1? Certainly not! Despite losing his seat to the seven-time world champion, Sainz is far from being kicked out of the grid, thanks to his decent performance spree in the Maranello outfit. The Madrid-born driver has certainly proven his worth as an F1 driver and is currently being eyed by several teams.
But, the question is, which team is Sainz going to pick out of the lot? Well, here you go. Recent rumors suggested that Red Bull may be in the running for Sainz if he decides not to extend his contract with Ferrari beyond 2024. However, Sainz wouldn’t be too keen on returning to the Red Bull family, especially after his complicated stint with Toro Rosso in the mid-2010s.
Lewis Hamilton-Carlos Sainz driver swap on cards in 2025?
According to reports, Sainz is considering a move to Mercedes, Aston Martin, or Audi. Mercedes is certainly a good choice for Sainz, especially with the multi-time constructors’ champion in dire need of an experienced driver. Hence, it would almost seem like a straightforward driver swap between Mercedes and Ferrari.
Meanwhile, Aston Martin is seeking the right driver to partner Fernando Alonso. And Sainz’s profile perfectly matches the Silverstone outfit. Hailing from the same country as Alonso, and a healthy relationship between the driver pair are some of the huge perks to consider for Aston Martin. Finally, Audi has been eyeing Sainz for a while now.
⚠️ | Carlos Sainz is reportedly targeting a move to Audi, Mercedes or Aston Martin.
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Sainz’s father, Carlos Sainz Sr., recently secured his fourth Dakar rally with Audi and has since been wanting his son to join the same team in Formula 1. While Sauber is currently racing under the name ‘Stake F1 Team’, General Motors will take over in 2025, consequently racing under the name Audi. And who better than Sainz Jr. to lead the way for the German outfit?
Nevertheless, let’s hear from you now! Which Formula 1 team do you think will strike the game-changing deal with Sainz?