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Carlos Sainz could finally land the Red Bull F1 seat he previously missed out on, if reports from Italy turn out to be true.
The future of the Ferrari driver, Carlos Sainz, is uncertain as his current contract expires in 2024, along with his teammate Charles Leclerc. Leclerc has reportedly signed a long-term deal until 2029, but negotiations with Sainz are proving difficult. Sainz is seeking a two-year extension, while Ferrari prefers a one-year deal. If no agreement is reached, Sainz could potentially replace Sergio Perez as Max Verstappen’s teammate at Red Bull in 2025. Sainz has also been linked to Audi’s F1 project, but he has expressed his desire to continue driving for Ferrari. If these reports are true, Sainz may be competing with Daniel Ricciardo and Lando Norris for the opportunity to partner with Verstappen.
