P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Carlos Sainz is currently seen as a major player in the Formula 1 driver market after being ousted at Ferrari in favour of seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton.
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has denied being aware of any offer being sent Carlos Sainz’s way by Audi. Sainz is looking for a new Formula 1 team after being dropped by Ferrari for 2025 in favor of Lewis Hamilton. Although Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko mentioned discussions with Sainz, they cannot match Audi’s offer. While Sainz is linked to Audi for 2026, Horner emphasized that Red Bull has no information about any proposal to Sainz. Audi will enter F1 in 2026, aiming to attract drivers and employees based on their journey, not just financial incentives. Andreas Seidl, Audi’s CEO, stresses the strategic use of resources to make the team competitive. Despite the uncertainty, Sainz remains a hot prospect attracting interest from several teams.
