Carlos Sainz has quickly become one of the most sought-after drivers in the 2024 drivers market.
Before the start of the 2024 season, it was revealed that another driver would no longer be piloting for the team after the ongoing campaign. However, since then, the 29-year-old has positioned himself as the top driver on the grid, second only to the prolific driver. Sainz’s impressive performances have now put him in contention for the second seat at the team for 2025.
According to reports from Soymotor and other sources, Red Bull has been in contact with Carlos Sainz and a return to the team is being seriously considered. Sainz was a part of the Red Bull pool of drivers during his debut season in 2015 with Toro Rosso. He left the team’s driver pool to pursue his career elsewhere, but after many years, it seems that the Milton Keynes-based squad is the best option for him in 2025 to compete for Grand Prix wins.
Red Bull has a wide range of drivers to choose from. The stability provided by one driver would be highly valued by the team, as this driver has significantly improved his performance. Additionally, Red Bull also has the option of choosing from their pool of drivers, including two other drivers.
Considering all factors, a return to the Austrian manufacturer for Sainz is definitely a possibility. However, he would need to deliver exceptional performances, like he did at the Australian GP, to convince Red Bull’s leadership to bring him on board for next year.
Another team has yet to fully commit to Sainz, but the German manufacturer has been pressuring him to make a decision soon amidst the driver market drama. However, an F1 presenter has a different opinion on the situation.
The presenter believes that another team might be a better alternative for Sainz instead of a long-term project with Audi. They argue that the Sauber-Audi project may not align with Sainz’s desires. Furthermore, by the time Audi could potentially start winning in F1, Sainz may no longer be in his prime and could potentially be let go by that point.
According to the presenter, the British team is a better option for Sainz if he doesn’t make the cut at Red Bull. This move would make him the team leader at Williams and help the outfit led by James Vowels to grow. Sainz is undeniably one of the top drivers on the current grid.