Carlos Sainz Adds Fuel to Fire of Rumors With New Team

A report came out earlier on Thursday that the Ferrari driver turned down an offer to join Audi in 2025.

Nov 15, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Scuderia Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz Jr. of Spain speaks to media. / Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Carlos Sainz Jr. quickly shut down a report that he had turned down an offer from Audi to join their Formula 1 team in 2025.

During a press conference on Thursday ahead of Sunday's Miami Grand Prix, Sainz stated he did not turn down an offer from Audi and that there was nothing else to add about that report, the Associated Press' Jenna Fryer posted.

Although Sainz didn't offer more information about his future in F1, it does seem like him joining the Audi team is more of a possibility than ever. The allure of signing with Audi stems from Sainz's family background with the team. His father, Carlos Sainz Sr., previously raced for Audi.

Carlos Sainz Jr says he did not turn down an offer from Audi and there’s nothing more to add to those reports. He also likes his blue shirt but it isn’t blue like you or me would call it. It is “Azzurro La Plata” pic.twitter.com/YUt7yGlaWE

— Jenna Fryer (@JennaFryer) May 2, 2024

The Spaniard's contract with Scuderia Ferrari ends after the 2024 season, so all sights have been on where Sainz could end up.

This especially is the case since Lewis Hamilton is set to replace Sainz in 2025. There's also been talk of Sainz joining Red Bull Racing or Mercedes, where Hamilton is coming over from.