Carlos Sainz Jr.’s Manager Plans to “Move” in F1 Driver Market Amid Audi Rumors and Mercedes Contract Renewal Rumors

The manager of Carlos Sainz Jr. has said he plans to “move” in the F1 driver market in the “coming weeks” amid rumors between his client and Audi. Sainz could become a free agent in 2025 after Ferrari decided not to renew his contract to sign seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton from Mercedes.

Sainz is rumored to be a strong option for Mercedes and Red Bull, but the biggest rumor surrounding his name is a move to Audi’s new F1 operation. Audi will complete its takeover of the current Sauber-run team and enter F1 for the first time when new technical regulations are introduced in 2026. However, Sauber have yet to pick up any points in the opening five races of the season, and rumor has it that Sainz is waiting to see how things improve elsewhere. In fact, Sport1, who broke the news that Nico Hulkenberg will move to Sauber next season, writes that Sainz is hesitant because Audi has set a date for next month. Sainz’s manager, Carlos Onoro, has confirmed that there is no news from the Sainz camp before the next game, but he expects the pieces of the puzzle to fall soon. Asked if there was any progress ahead of Miami, Onoro told the F1 Nation Podcast: “No, no, no! Don’t worry, you’ll get a good night’s sleep between China and Miami!” “Let’s just say it’s an interesting time,” he said. . There won’t be any big news. Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly are in the final seasons of their contracts and could be out. from Alpine for the 2024 season. Pierre Gasly has indicated that membership in the works team is a major factor in his decision on where he will go in the race. “That is important,” said Guthrie be on both sides, Honda when I started in 2017 and then Renault in 2017, and obviously the ceiling is high. Makers have no boundaries. You set your own limits and develop and invest as much as you want. So I think there are definitely advantages to having Alpine, the manufacturer, and money is not a problem.” Bull to compete with Audi Sainz “proposal. Marko said that Red Bull was in talks with Sainz about a seat in 2025, but Sergio Perez preferred to keep his place after a strong start. At the same time, it looks like the vacant seat at Mercedes could be between Sainz and Italian Andrea Kimi Antonelli, 17, who made his F1 test last week.Sainz’s fellow Spaniard Fernando Alonso opted for the multi-deal -his time with Aston Martin renewal, removing his name from the list of Mercedes candidates.