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Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko has weighed in on the F1 driver market, and which factors he believes to be behind the early season activity.
Red Bull advisor Dr. Helmut Marko suggests that Carlos Sainz should make a quick decision about joining Audi’s Formula 1 project due to mounting speculation, amplified by news of Lewis Hamilton moving to Ferrari in 2025. The transfer market buzz started early this season after the grid remained unchanged from the previous year and Hamilton’s exit from Mercedes. Sainz, a sought-after driver dropped by Ferrari, is pressured to make a choice by Audi. Marko highlighted the urgency for Sainz to decide as the ‘silly season’ kicked off sooner than usual this year. Despite missing a race due to health issues, Sainz is closely trailing his teammate and remains a competitive option for teams like Mercedes, Aston Martin, and Red Bull.
