This same week the rumor has spread about a possible departure of Carlos Sainz Jr. from Scuderia Ferrari to the Audi team for the 2026 Formula One championship. It must be remembered that the German brand is his father’s team in rallies, so there is a certain link with them. However, it is something that Carlos Sainz flatly denies: “My intention is to stay at Ferrari for many years.” – the Spaniard pointed out, in a recent interview for his sponsor Estrella Galicia.
The manufacturer has made official its plans to become part of the Formula 1 grid for the 2026 season, which led to several rumours regarding the fact that Carlos Sainz could leave the Italian side and join Audi. The claim was made a few days ago by well-known Formula 1 journalist Roger Benoit, in an article for the Swiss newspaper Blick.
“The first serious rumour emerges from Spain,” Roger Benoit explained – “Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz is said to be at the top of Sauber CEO Andreas Seidl’s list.”
The Ferrari driver wanted to point out that “I don’t even understand how they are talking about what can happen in 2026 when I still don’t have a contract for 2025. It annoys me that invented and uncorroborated rumours like this come out.” – Carlos Sainz admitted during his interview for Estrella Galicia.
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Ahead of the 2023 Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, the fourth round of the season, Carlos Sainz is currently fifth overall in the Drivers’ championship with 20 points compared to fourth-placed Lewis Hamilton’s 38: “If we had not had the penalty in Australia, we would have another 12 important points which in the end they still don’t let me have back. But it is what it is.” – the Ferrari man concluded.
