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Carlos Sainz is one of the key figures during this year’s Silly Season. The Spaniard is key for a lot of teams, even if you wouldn’t immediately expect it. In this second part of our analysis of the driver market, we zoom in more on four teams in the rear.
Carlos Sainz is a key figure in the 2025 Formula 1 driver market, with Mercedes and Red Bull seeming unlikely destinations for him. His former team-mate Max Verstappen will not be reunited with Sainz as he remains unsigned. Teams are hesitant to make decisions until Sainz signs, with Williams and Stake F1/Audi being potential landing spots. Haas and Alpine have been in talks with Sainz, but may not secure his services. The future of Haas remains uncertain, as they consider young talent versus experienced drivers for their lineup. Williams is keen on signing Sainz and has Albon as a solid option if Sainz declines. Alpine is facing challenges in performance and driver selection for 2025, with Ocon’s future with the team becoming uncertain.
