The Spanish Grand Prix promises an intense battle for the top three spots on the podium, with Max Verstappen leading the odds but Carlos Sainz and Fernando Alonso eyeing a potential upset. The midfield battle is also shaping up to be an exciting affair, with Yuki Tsunoda, Daniel Ricciardo, and Aston Martin all in the mix.
Browsing: Carlos Sainz
Carlos Sainz is on the verge of making a decision on his Formula 1 future, with Audi and Williams both making lucrative offers for the Spanish driver’s services. Sainz, whose current Ferrari seat is set to be taken over by Lewis Hamilton, is determined to find a long-term project that can propel him to success in the sport.
In a surprising twist, Mercedes-AMG CEO Toto Wolff has revealed that Carlos Sainz is no longer a viable option for the team’s 2025 Formula 1 lineup. Wolff emphasized that the team wants to ‘reinvent ourselves’ and shift its focus towards younger drivers, particularly teenage protege Andrea Kimi Antonelli.
In a post-qualifying interview, Carlos Sainz revealed Ferrari’s strategy to use new tires earlier in Q2 at the Canadian Grand Prix, citing an expected rain shower as the reason. However, the gamble backfired, and both Ferrari drivers struggled with grip, failing to reach the top-10 shootout.
Ferrari’s dominance in Formula 1 was shattered in Montreal as Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz struggled to find their rhythm, finishing 11th and 12th respectively in Canadian GP qualifying. The team was left perplexed by the sudden loss of pace, with both drivers citing issues with grip and ride quality.
Williams Formula 1 team principal James Vowles has made an aggressive pitch to lure Carlos Sainz to the team in 2025, citing the squad’s ambitious plans for a Mercedes power unit and technical staff overhaul. Vowles is confident Sainz can see the strengths of joining Williams as it aims to return to its former competitiveness.
Lando Norris topped the first Formula 1 free practice session at the Canadian Grand Prix, leading Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc in a weather-hit opening practice at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.
Sergio Pérez has signed a two-year extension with Red Bull Racing, securing his future with the Formula One world champions. However, the focus now shifts to Carlos Sainz’s uncertain future, as the driver market continues to evolve ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix.
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