The motorsport world is in shock as Lewis Hamilton announced his exit from the Mercedes F1 Team after the 2024 season. He will represent them throughout the 2024 season and join Ferrari in 2025. Hamilton will be replacing Carlos Sainz and racing alongside Charles Leclerc.
This concludes that the 2024 season will be the last season with the Ferrari F1 team for Sainz, and he needs a new team for 2025. He has been phenomenal in the past few seasons and deserves to be in a better Formula 1 car. This brings the question: where will Sainz join for the 2025 season? So, let us look at the options available for him.
Where can Carlos Sainz join for the 2025 season?
Looking at the current scenario in F1, five teams have proven to be title contenders in the upcoming season. Red Bull is the champion, and Mercedes, Aston Martin, Ferrari, and McLaren are the challengers. Being a prolific racing driver, Carlos Sainz deserves a seat in one of them.
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But with whom can he replace a seat among the mentioned teams?
- Red Bull (Sergio Perez)
- Mercedes (Lewis Hamilton)
- Aston Martin (either Fernando Alonso or Lance Stroll)
- McLaren (There is no option as both drivers have a contract until 2026.)
Is Red Bull a perfect option for Sainz?
Joining the Red Bull Racing Team is possible for Sainz, as Perez’s contract depends on his 2024 season. But if Perez performs well, Sainz might not get to drive the Red Bull car.
Moreover, his relationship with Max Verstappen hasn’t been that good. Helmut Marko stated that there was a toxic relationship between him and Max when they were part of Toro Rosso. So Red Bull seems like a difficult place to seal his place.
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Is Mercedes a perfect option for Sainz?
As Lewis Hamilton replaced him for the Ferrari seat, we might witness the same for Carlos Sainz. Moreover, Mercedes is the perfect place for Sainz, as he is a faster and more experienced racer.
Is Aston Martin or McLaren an option?
Undoubtedly, Sainz racing for McLaren is difficult. Both drivers have renewed their contracts and have performed impressively for them. Though he has a great bond with Lando Norris and McLaren, it seems difficult for him to find a place.
Similarly, the Aston Martin option seems difficult, but you never know. Because Lance Stroll hasn’t performed well throughout the seasons. Moreover, with the current car they have, they have a chance to win the championship.
Overall, the Mercedes F1 Team is the perfect option for Carlos Sainz. Do you agree with us? Or do you have other thoughts? Let us know your views in the comment section.
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