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Reports emerged out of the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix paddock that Alpine is making a bid to sign Carlos Sainz, who was slated to be signing for Williams. Motorsport Week sources revealed that the Spaniard was on the eve of signing for the Grove-based Williams F1 outfit during the Spanish GP weekend, but it […]
Sources close to the situation have revealed that Carlos Sainz Jr was close to signing with Williams F1 during the Spanish GP weekend, but any potential deal has been put on hold. However, Alpine has reportedly made a last-minute effort to bring Sainz back to their team, with Flavio Briatore being a key figure in the negotiations. Alpine’s strong performance at the Spanish GP has made them a serious contender for Sainz’s signature, while Williams is looking to secure other options such as Valtteri Bottas. Sauber, on the other hand, is struggling to find the right driver and might turn to Red Bull Reserve Driver Liam Lawson as their next target. The Formula 1 driver market is heating up, with teams like Alpine, Williams, and Sauber all vying for top talent to strengthen their lineups in the upcoming seasons.
