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The former Haas boss was speaking on a recent episode of the RacingNews365 podcast!
Guenther Steiner expressed concern about Carlos Sainz turning down Audi, citing it as worrisome as Mattia Binotto takes charge of the project. Sainz had been a target for Audi before signing with Williams, intrigued by the vision presented by James Vowles, and will team up with Alex Albon starting in 2025. Binotto, now Chief Operating and Technical Officer at Sauber Motorsport, is overseeing preparations for Audi’s entry in 2026, with a second driver needed next to Nico Hulkenberg. Steiner voiced surprise at Sainz’s decision and speculated on Audi’s move, emphasizing the need for the manufacturer to step up before entering F1 to avoid being a backmarker. Binotto joined Audi after Andreas Seidl’s departure, a move that Steiner found necessary due to external doubts and concerns about the team’s progress.
