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Carlos Sainz has expressed that he’s drawn his “own conclusions” about the reason for Mercedes and Red Bull rejecting the chance to sign him in F1 for 2025.
Carlos Sainz has drawn his own conclusions about why Mercedes and Red Bull rejected him for the 2025 Formula 1 season. The chaotic driver market upheaval began with Lewis Hamilton moving to Ferrari, leading to Sainz’s contract with Ferrari not being renewed. Several teams pursued the possibility of signing Sainz as a multiple-time race winner. Despite waiting for Mercedes or Red Bull openings, both teams chose other options, prompting Sainz to sign a multi-term contract with Williams. Sainz is content with his decision, focusing on building a top team at Williams and remains convinced of their potential for success in the long term.
