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Carlos Sainz Snr has revealed that the prospect of his son – and Ferrari F1 driver – Carlos Sainz Jr – moving to Audi in the future has been discussed.
Carlos Sainz Jr’s contract with Ferrari expires at the end of 2024, and so far, he has not signed an extension with the team. There are rumors that he is a top target for Audi, especially since their CEO, Andreas Seidl, previously worked with Sainz Jr. at McLaren. Sainz Sr, who recently won for Audi at the 2024 Dakar Rally, has a strong connection to the brand. He expressed his admiration for Audi’s seriousness and the German mentality in the world of motoring. While it remains to be seen whether Sainz Jr will switch to Audi, there is ongoing speculation about this possibility. In conversations between Sainz Jr and his father, who is a part of the Audi family, they discuss and exchange views on the potential future of the Audi team in Formula 1.