The future of Sainz is uncertain after Ferrari chose Lewis Hamilton, leaving the Spaniard in search of a new team.
In a recent episode of the Formula For Success podcast, former F1 team manager Jordan hinted that Lance Stroll’s position may be in jeopardy, despite his father Lawrence owning the team.
Stroll has struggled to keep up with his teammate Fernando Alonso, a two-time world champion, who scored 206 out of the team’s 280 points last season, finishing six positions ahead of the Canadian.
It is worth noting that only Alex Albon of Williams and Nico Hulkenberg of Haas contributed a higher percentage of points for their teams than Alonso.
Following Stroll’s mistake at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, discussions about his performance have intensified, although he showed resilience by beating Alonso in Australia, finishing sixth and earning eight points.
Jordan speculates that Lawrence Stroll may consider replacing his son with Carlos Sainz to form a strong pairing with Alonso in 2025.
“Don’t be surprised if you see a fully Spanish Aston Martin team next year. Keep that in mind, where you heard it first. Remember that and move forward,” advised Jordan to listeners, fueling speculation about the team’s future lineup.
However, Alonso’s continuity at Aston Martin beyond this season is not certain, as team boss Mike Krack plans to offer him a new contract.
Alonso’s decision is crucial, considering potential opportunities in top teams like Mercedes and Red Bull, especially with Hamilton leaving Mercedes and uncertainties surrounding Max Verstappen at Red Bull.
Despite Aston Martin’s interest in Verstappen, Alonso’s clash with George Russell at Albert Park could harm his chances at Mercedes, as noted by Martin Brundle.
Therefore, staying at Aston Martin may become the most viable choice for Alonso, amidst a scenario of speculations and strategic team decisions that could reshape his career path.
