Carlos Sainz News: Ferrari F1 Driver Remains Unclear On Future - 'Talking To Many Teams'

Carlos Sainz claims he 'has no clue' where he will be for 2025 as he is replaced at Ferrari by Lewis Hamilton.

Oct 22, 2022; Austin, Texas, USA; Scuderia Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz (55) of Team Spain walks off / Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

In a candid interview with Sky Sports F1 following his podium finish at the Japanese Grand Prix, Carlos Sainz expressed uncertainty about his future in Formula 1. Despite engaging in discussions with multiple teams, the Spaniard remains unsure of his whereabouts for the next season.

Key Takeaways:

• Carlos Sainz, after securing third place at the Japanese GP, revealed he is still unsure about his 2025 F1 seat, amidst negotiations with various teams.
• Sainz's performances have been notable this season, especially with a victory in Australia, underlining his capability with competitive machinery.
• The driver's future may hinge on decisions by other teams and drivers.

Oct 22, 2022; Austin, Texas, USA; Scuderia Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz (55) of Team Spain is / Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Despite the uncertainties surrounding his future, Carlos Sainz continues to demonstrate his mettle on the track. The Ferrari driver, set to be replaced by Lewis Hamilton in 2025, faces an ambiguous next season but remains focused on his current performance. He shared with Sky Sports F1, as quoted by Crash-net:

“Honestly, unfortunately, I have no clue where I’m going to be next year. It’s true that we are talking to many teams.

“I just need to keep focus on what I’m doing and prove to myself and to everyone that when I’m given a fast car I am maximising what I’m given and I deliver. It has been a strong start to the season.

“It is true that with this car you can shine a bit more. With last year’s car I did performances similar to this year but you couldn’t shine. It was a much more difficult car to drive, a lot more deg and in the races we were looking backwards.

“This year we are looking forwards and overtaking and this allows you to shine a bit more. I’ll keep pushing.”

Oct 22, 2023; Austin, Texas, USA; Carlos Sainz of Ferrari moved up to third place after teammate / Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports

With standout performances, including a win in Australia, making him the only non-Red Bull victor since George Russell's 2022 success in Brazil, Sainz has firmly positioned himself in a favourable position for a 2025 seat.

While his future may be influenced by the choices of other teams and drivers, his recent achievements serve as a powerful reminder of his value in the sport. He continued:

“I think it also depends on other people, on other teams and what they choose to go for.

“They know I’m available so let’s see what happens.”