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Red Bull Formula 1 advisor Helmut Marko has confirmed that Red Bull is in talks with Carlos Sainz over the
Sainz is currently available for next season due to Ferrari’s acquisition of Lewis Hamilton, with potential landing spots at Mercedes or Red Bull. Red Bull is evaluating their options to pair with Max Verstappen, including the possibility of Sainz returning to their team. However, Red Bull’s Helmut Marko has indicated that Sainz also has a lucrative offer from Audi, which they may not be able to match. Meanwhile, Sergio Perez is seen as the frontrunner for the second Red Bull seat based on his strong performance this season. Daniel Ricciardo’s hopes for a Red Bull return may be in jeopardy as Liam Lawson waits for a full-time drive, with Marko mentioning the possibility of Lawson racing elsewhere if not with Red Bull. Time will tell how these developments unfold in the F1 driver market.
