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Carlos Sainz is the hottest property on the driver market as it stands – but where will he end up for the 2025 Formula 1 season?
Spanish Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz has hinted that his future team in the sport could be confirmed before this weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix. Sainz is seeking a new team after being replaced by Lewis Hamilton for the 2025 season at Ferrari. Williams and Stake/Audi are currently front-runners to secure Sainz’s signature, with Alpine also showing interest. Sainz expressed a desire to finalize his future plans, stating he has been preoccupied for weeks. Despite uncertainty, Sainz suggested that his future destination might be revealed before the Austrian race weekend. Following a challenging Spanish Grand Prix, Sainz highlighted Ferrari’s struggles in high-speed corners but anticipates improvement at the Red Bull Ring circuit.
