F1 News: Charles Leclerc Drops Major Carlos Sainz 2025 Contract Update

Charles Leclerc reveals his Ferrari teammate Carlos Sainz has received interest from multiple team principals for a seat in 2025.

Carlos Sainz - Ferrari / Kym Illman/GettyImages

Charles Leclerc has made public the keen interest from "many team principals" in securing his Ferrari teammate Carlos Sainz for 2025 and beyond. This comes in the wake of Lewis Hamilton's stunning announcement to leave Mercedes for Ferrari, rendering Sainz team-less for the upcoming season.

Key Takeaways:

• Leclerc indicates a significant interest in Sainz from various F1 team principals for the 2025 season.
• Sainz, currently without a team due to Hamilton's Ferrari move, is being eyed by major teams such as Mercedes and Red Bull.
• Following a triumphant return post-appendectomy at the Australian Grand Prix, Sainz's value in the F1 market has surged.

Carlos Sainz - Charles Leclerc - Ferrari / Kym Illman/GettyImages

Charles Leclerc's revelation about Carlos Sainz's future has caught the paddock's attention. With Lewis Hamilton's surprising switch to Ferrari, Sainz finds himself at a crossroads, with potential opportunities at several top teams including Mercedes and Red Bull.

Leclerc, while commending Sainz's remarkable comeback and win at the Australian Grand Prix, disclosed the high regard multiple team principals have for Sainz. The Monegasque driver stated to the media:

“I think everybody knows Carlos’ worth in the paddock. He’s one of the highest-rated drivers in the paddock.

“He’s been extremely strong every time he was in a Formula 1 car. And he has shown it multiple times. So I don’t think he’s underrated for that. I think everybody knows Carlos’ worth.

“And that’s why I’ve said many times that I’m not too worried about his future, because I’m sure that many, many team principals are… He doesn’t say it, but for sure they are speaking with him.

“And I’m sure he will have many opportunities and he’ll just have to make the best choice for his career.”

Sainz has remained coy with his plans for 2025 but with thirteen driver contracts expiring at the end of the season there are multiple opportunities for him.