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Pierre Gasly has named outgoing Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz as the name he would most like to see come in alongside him at Alpine from the 2025 Formula 1 season. Sainz was known to be weighing up proposals from Sauber as it prepares to evolve into a works Audi team from the 2026 season and […]
Sainz has been considering offers from Sauber, which is transitioning to an Audi works team in 2026, as well as from Williams to pair with Alex Albon. However, Alpine’s sudden interest has complicated his decision-making process. Alpine’s recent strong performance has made them a more competitive choice for Sainz amongst the teams he is weighing. Gasly, locked in with Alpine, views Sainz, a three-time race winner, as the ideal candidate to replace Esteban Ocon. The French driver is impressed with Alpine’s improvements, moving up from last place to eighth in the Constructors’ Championship. Gasly credits the team’s unity and focus on self-improvement for their recent success on track.
