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Sauber has admitted the 2025 Formula 1 market is “quite fluid” amid recent reports that the team’s top target Carlos Sainz is engaged in conversations with Williams. The Swiss outfit revealed earlier this month that Nico Hulkenberg has signed a long-term deal to move across from Haas next term as it prepares to morph into […]
Earlier this month, the Swiss outfit announced that Nico Hulkenberg signed a long-term deal to join Audi when it morphs from Haas next year for the 2026 season. Audi will enter Formula 1 with the new technical regulations, actively involved in selecting Sauber’s driver lineup. Sauber’s top choice to pair with Hulkenberg is Carlos Sainz, who will leave Ferrari in 2024, but Sainz is hesitant about Audi’s offer and might consider Williams’ interest. Sauber’s representative, Bravi, clarified that there is no pressure on Sainz to make a decision by the end of the month, emphasizing the team’s goal of having the best drivers for the long-term Audi F1 project. Sauber, currently at the bottom of the Constructors’ standings with zero points, acknowledges the struggles with their car’s performance despite introducing upgrades; Bravi admits they need to push for more improvements to compete with the faster teams.
