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Sainz: Now time to "speed up" talks to find 2025 F1 seat
Ferrari initially seemed set to retain Carlos Sainz, but then became aware of Lewis Hamilton’s potential availability due to the Briton’s contract situation at Mercedes. With Ferrari able to convince Hamilton to join as Charles Leclerc’s teammate, Sainz was left without a drive for the upcoming season. Despite being highly rated, Mercedes has Max Verstappen and Andrea Kimi Antonelli as their top targets, while moves to Aston Martin and Red Bull are also plausible for Sainz. Sainz himself mentioned that he is in discussions with multiple teams about his future in Formula 1 and hopes to have clarity on his situation soon. Fernando Alonso, Sainz’s fellow Spanish driver, expressed confidence that Max Verstappen will not leave Red Bull, and indicated his own contentment at Aston Martin, emphasizing the team’s future ambitions and goals. Alonso also underlined his intention to make a decision about his racing career before the summer, with a focus on finding the best possibilities for himself moving forward.
