Carlos Sainz, the rising star of Formula 1, has dropped a bombshell that has sent shockwaves through the racing world. In a recent revelation, Sainz confirmed that he had engaged in discussions with none other than Mercedes about potentially taking over from the legendary Lewis Hamilton in 2025. While this news has set the rumor mill on fire, Sainz was quick to clarify that a deal with Mercedes was never close to fruition.
Having recently parted ways with Ferrari, where he was replaced by Hamilton, Sainz surprised many by signing a multi-year contract with Williams. This unexpected move came after Sainz was linked to various teams, such as Sauber and Alpine, only to be overlooked by both Red Bull and Mercedes. The latter ultimately went with Andrea Kimi Antonelli instead of Sainz.
In an exclusive interview on the ‘High Performance’ podcast, Carlos Sainz shed light on the negotiations with Mercedes, stating, “Not really. We talked a lot with Toto and everyone else at the time, and I was certainly one of the options that was considered.” While the possibility of Sainz joining Mercedes seemed plausible at one point, it ultimately remained a distant prospect.
This revelation has left fans and experts alike speculating on what the future holds for Carlos Sainz and the landscape of Formula 1. Will he continue to climb the ranks with Williams, or could a future partnership with Mercedes still be on the cards? Only time will tell in this high-speed chess game of driver transfers and team dynamics.
The motorsport community is abuzz with anticipation and intrigue as they await the next twist in this gripping saga. Stay tuned as the drama unfolds, reshaping the very foundations of Formula 1 as we know it.
STATISTICS
Carlos Sainz Vázquez de Castro (born 1 September 1994) is a Spanish racing driver, who is contracted to compete in Formula One for Williams. Carlos Sainz Vázquez de Castro known as Carlos Sainz Jr Carlos Sainz, (born 1 September 1994) is a Spanish Formula One racing driver and the son of former double World Rally Champion Carlos Sainz. In 2012 Sainz raced in the British and European Formula 3 championships for Carlin. He raced for DAMS in Formula Renault 3.5 in 2014 winning the championship before moving to F1 with Toro Rosso. In 2017 it was announced that for the 2018 season he will race for the Renault F1 team on a season long loan, whilst still contracted to Red Bull Racing. An early fulfilment of this arrangement was announced during the 2017 Japanese Grand Prix weekend; Sainz would take Jolyon Palmer’s Renault seat beginning with the 2017 United States Grand Prix. On 16 August 2018, it was announced that Sainz will be racing for McLaren from 2019, replacing Fernando Alonso, who is retiring from Formula One at the end of 2018. He currently wears jersey number 55. Current Season: 8 podium finishes, 3 race wins, 2 pole positions. Championship standings: 2nd place with 285 points. Best lap times: Sector records at 4 circuits. Career wins: 25 victories from 180 starts. Fastest lap awards: 12 career fastest laps. Team performance: Leading constructor’s championship.
