Carlos Sainz Jr. is set to become one of the most sought-after drivers in the world of motorsport in 2025. The news broke in early February that Sainz will be joining Ferrari for the 2025 season, leaving him as a free agent heading into that year. Despite it being his final season with his current team, Sainz remains committed to professionalism and contributing to the growth of the SF-24, just as he did with McLaren in 2020. During this time, he will also be negotiating with teams who have yet to secure a driver for the 2025 season.
Sainz was signed by former Ferrari team principal, and he sought to renegotiate his contract with F1 boss in order to secure a pay increase and a two-year extension that would have allowed him to stay with Ferrari until the new rules cycle in 2026. However, Sainz will now begin testing without a signed contract for the 2025 season. Despite this uncertainty, Sainz is well aware of his value as a competitor and is not in a hurry to make a decision. There are several teams without drivers for 2025 who have expressed interest in him, but for now, Sainz’s focus is on performing well in the Bahrain test and the upcoming season to once again prove his worth.
Lewis Hamilton’s decision to join Ferrari in 2025 came as a shock to Formula One fans worldwide. This decision not only affects Mercedes and Ferrari but also has implications for Carlos Sainz, who will be stepping down from his current seat at the end of this year. F1 analyst predicts that Sainz, who is known for his resilience, will take advantage of Hamilton’s arrival in 2024 to outperform Charles Leclerc.
As a 29-year-old unsigned driver with no confirmed seat for 2025, Sainz’s performance this season will greatly impact his chances of securing a desirable deal with any team. There were strong rumors of him joining Audi (now Sauber) due to his father’s connections, but it remains uncertain if that will be his final destination. For now, the Spanish driver’s focus should be on his upcoming season with Ferrari in 2024, where he aims to match Leclerc’s performance.
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