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It was not even 24 hours after the Belgian Grand Prix had ended, when members of Formula 1 teams were preparing to take a few weeks off during August, that Carlos Sainz finally announced his next m…
Just 24 hours after the Belgian Grand Prix, Carlos Sainz finally disclosed his next move, ending the speculation surrounding his future in Formula 1. The three main contenders for his signature were Williams, Alpine, and Stake/Sauber/Audi, with Williams gaining clarity following Sainz’s decision. However, Alpine and Stake/Sauber/Audi are still in search of drivers to fill their vacancies. The upcoming weekend at Zandvoort could see pivotal decisions made in the paddock, as both teams are yet to secure their first-choice driver. Alpine is considering promoting one of its junior drivers, like Jack Doohan or Valtteri Bottas, while Stake/Sauber/Audi may look towards drivers like Mick Schumacher or Kevin Magnussen. The future of Audi’s project remains uncertain, with speculations of Sebastian Vettel’s potential return to F1 with the team.
