P1racenews AI automatic summary:
With Red Bull and Mercedes off the table, Audi should now have a clear run at securing Formula 1’s most appealing free agent Carlos Sainz. But Sauber’s abysmal form isn’t helping
The 2024 Formula 1 grid now has only one team without points, which happens to be focusing on securing a competitive 2025 free agent driver. With Red Bull committing to Sergio Perez and Mercedes favoring promoting Kimi Antonelli, Carlos Sainz must choose between Sauber and Williams for 2025. Being the slowest team in Monaco was terrible timing for the soon-to-be Audi works team, especially with Valtteri Bottas struggling. Despite a challenging weekend with crashes and performance issues, Sauber is working to analyze and improve for future races. The battle for Sainz’s services in 2025 is now more complex, with Sauber facing challenges but remaining a contender for the driver’s choice.
