In a jaw-dropping revelation, McLaren’s CEO, Zak Brown, hinted at a potential shake-up in the team’s lineup. Despite having young talents like Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris under long-term contracts, Brown didn’t shy away from playing a little “Fantasy Formula 1” during the Laureus Sports Awards 2025 ceremony.
Brown expressed his hypothetical interest in Carlos Sainz if a seat were to become available, even hinting at snatching him back from rivals Ferrari, who recently made room for Lewis Hamilton. “If we had an open spot, we would obviously reconsider Carlos Sainz,” admitted Brown. “But currently, we have Lando and Oscar on the team for several more years. However, if the situation were to change and Carlos became available, I have his phone number in my contacts.”
The tantalizing prospect of a potential driver swap has set the motorsport world abuzz, with fans and experts speculating on the future dynamics at McLaren. Will Sainz make a sensational return to the team? Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure â the Formula 1 rumor mill is churning at full throttle.
