Williams closes door on Carlos Sainz and considers other drivers for 2025 F1 season

06/30/2024 06:26 AM

The future of Carlos Sainz is still uncertain, with his available options potentially diminishing soon. The Spaniard has been considering offers from Sauber and Williams for several weeks, but during the Spanish GP weekend, Alpine entered the race for the driver, shaking things up again.

The offer from the French manufacturer is particularly interesting because it seems increasingly likely that the team will abandon its engine design program to become a customer team in 2026, even though the Spaniard has always stated that he wants to drive for a “constructor.”

Despite this, the Ferrari driver has requested more days to choose his next destination, but now Williams is no longer interested in waiting. According to Autosport, the team has already started discussions with Esteban Ocon and Valtteri Bottas.

For Williams, it is essential to have a driver who fully commits to the project and is willing to participate in the journey the team will undertake in the coming years. For this reason, Carlos Sainz’s hesitation to commit and the sudden pause in negotiations caused by Alpine’s offer have left the team wondering if the Spaniard is dedicated enough to what they have planned. This situation could backfire on Carlos Sainz and leave him out in the cold.

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