Carlos Sainz, the talented Ferrari driver, finds himself in a state of uncertainty regarding his future. His current contract with Ferrari is set to expire at the end of the 2024 season. As the Spaniard hasn’t signed any contract yet the Formula 1 veteran offers the attention of the giant teams towards the matter.
Mika Häkkinen, suggests options for Carlos Sainz for 2025
It is incredible that Carlos Sainz Jr, Australian GP winner, does not currently have a drive for next season. It means that one of F1’s quickest and most consistent performers is now available to Mercedes, Aston Martin and Red Bull.
He must be very motivated in #JapaneseGP
— Mika Häkkinen (@F1MikaHakkinen) April 4, 2024
Mika Häkkinen, the former Formula 1 world champion brought attention to Sainz’s capabilities, highlighting his performance and race win at the Australian GP. Häkkinen underscores the available options for the driver, as Sainz has not yet signed with any team, thereby suggesting that there may be significant interest from multiple teams in securing his services.
He wrote on X that read: “It is incredible that Carlos Sainz Jr, Australian GP winner, does not currently have a drive for next season. It means that one of F1’s quickest and most consistent performers is now available to Mercedes, Aston Martin and Red Bull.”
As Sainz has become the talk of the town nowadays, he has a lot of options ahead as there are almost half of the team’s contracts expire by the end of 2024.
What’s next for Carlos Sainz in Formula 1?
Red Bull: With Sergio Perez’s contract expiring at the end of the 2024 season, Sainz could be eyeing the opportunity to replace him at Red Bull. Having been a former Red Bull junior and Max Verstappen’s teammate in 2015, Sainz is familiar with the team. His performance in a 2025 Red Bull race seat could reveal his true potential.
Sainz has also been linked with a potential move to Audi, which is set to enter Formula 1 in 2026. While he keeps his contractual strategies private, he emphasizes the importance of knowing where he’ll race in the upcoming seasons.
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