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Red Bull boss Christian Horner has denied that Carlos Sainz is among the candidates that are being considered in relation to the team’s 2025 F1 driver line-up.
The reigning champions appeared to have finalized their driver lineup for the upcoming season by extending Sergio Perez’s contract through 2025 in June. However, Perez’s underwhelming performance has not met the team’s expectations, leading to speculation about his future at the team. Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko mentioned that a discussion regarding Perez’s position would take place after the season concludes. Recent rumors suggested Red Bull’s interest in newcomer Franco Colapinto, but Christian Horner denied any plans to bring Carlos Sainz back to the Red Bull stable. Sainz announced that his decision to join Williams was influenced by their early interest and support, emphasizing his commitment to the team. Horner emphasized that Sainz is dedicated to Williams and will not be part of Red Bull’s plans for the upcoming season.
