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Carlos Sainz Sr feels Sainz Jr missed out the Max Verstappen challenge at Red Bull.
Carlos Sainz Sr expressed his disappointment over his son’s missed opportunity to secure a 2025 Red Bull drive following his departure from Ferrari. Sainz Jr had to search for a new team after Lewis Hamilton’s move to Mercedes in 2024, with his destination becoming one of the major talking points of the season. Although initially linked to replacing Hamilton at Mercedes or even potentially joining Red Bull due to Sergio Perez’s unsatisfactory performance, Sainz ultimately committed to Williams, which had a promising start to the season with already 54 points. Despite the setback, Sainz Sr acknowledged the significance of the opportunity at Red Bull and stated that his son is content at Williams, appreciating the team’s support and trust. Reflecting on what could have been, Sainz Sr remarked that a partnership between Sainz Jr and Max Verstappen at Red Bull would have created a formidable team dynamic, indicating Sainz Jr’s potential interest in such a challenge.
