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Red Bull team principal Christian Horner says Carlos Sainz cannot be ruled out as an option for 2025 if it opts to replace Sergio Perez next year. Sainz won the Australian Grand Prix just 16 days a…
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner mentions that Carlos Sainz could be considered for the 2025 season if they decide to replace Sergio Perez. Sainz showed strong performance by winning the Australian Grand Prix soon after recovering from appendix surgery. Despite Perez finishing fifth due to penalties, Sainz’s victory halted Max Verstappen’s nine-race winning streak. Horner acknowledges Sainz as a viable option for Red Bull, emphasizing the importance of finding the best driver pairing. Sainz, now seeking a new team after Ferrari’s decision, has emerged as a competitive force with notable wins against Red Bull. Horner expresses confidence in Red Bull’s upcoming performance, anticipating a strong comeback in the next race at Suzuka.
