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Carlos Sainz has admitted not having his Formula 1 future resolved into 2025 has been an “uncomfortable” experience at times
Carlos Sainz expressed his desire to stay with Ferrari, but Ferrari chose to sign Lewis Hamilton to partner Charles Leclerc next season. Sainz is now being linked to the vacant Mercedes drive, and has a “lucrative” proposal from Audi according to Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko. Despite the ongoing speculation, Sainz has performed well on track, securing three podiums and a win in Australia in the four races he has competed in. Even with uncertainty about his future, Sainz remains focused on delivering strong results. He believes that his performance will ultimately determine the outcome, as F1 is a sport where other factors also play a role in team decisions. Sainz currently sits fourth in the Drivers’ Championship with 69 points, trailing team-mate Leclerc by seven points despite missing a race due to an appendicitis operation.
