P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Sauber has confirmed that Carlos Sainz is the team’s leading target to complete its driver line-up in 2025 as it prepares to morph into a works Audi Formula 1 entrant. Sainz is available on the market for next season amid Ferrari’s bombshell decision to prise Lewis Hamilton from Mercedes to partner the incumbent Charles Leclerc. […]
Carlos Sainz is currently a hot commodity in the Formula 1 driver market with potential offers from both Mercedes and Red Bull, as confirmed by Helmut Marko mentioning a tempting proposition from Audi attributed to Sainz’s family ties with the brand. Sauber has shown interest in signing Sainz as a preferred option to pair with Nico Hulkenberg in 2025. While Alunni Bravi acknowledged ongoing discussions with various drivers, such as Sainz and the current lineup of Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu, Sauber is in no rush to finalize their decisions, considering the long-term implications for the Audi works team. The team values a strategic approach, evaluating all available options to secure a competitive driver lineup for the future.
