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Carlos Sainz claims all the top 2025 F1 seats are ‘still open’ for him

The smooth operator, Carlos Sainz, believes that the good options are still open for him for the 2025 season. After getting replaced by Lewis Hamilton in Ferrari starting from next season, Sainz has become the hot prospect of the grid.

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Sainz Unfazed By Alonso's Contract With Aston Martin: 'All My Best Options Are Still Open'

Speaking to the media at Shanghai International Circuit on Thursday ahead of the Sprint weekend, Carlos Sainz asserted his 'best options" regarding potential future teams "are still open." The 2024 Chinese Grand Prix follows a one-week break following the Japanese Grand Prix.

Formula One News / ESPN / 1 hour ago

Marko: Red Bull in Sainz talks, can't match Audi

Red Bull are talking to Ferrari's Carlos Sainz about signing for 2025 but Audi have offered him far more, the energy drink brand's motorsport consultant Helmut Marko said on Thursday.

Formula One News / Racing Infinity / 36 minutes ago

Hamilton Shares Sincere Opinion On Alonso's Contract With Aston Martin

Speaking to the media ahead of the 2024 Chinese Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton shared his opinion on driving in F1 in his 40s and Fernando Alonso's latest contract extension.

Formula One News / ESPN / 2 hours ago

Krack: Aston Martin feared Alonso will quit F1

Aston Martin were concerned the intensity of Formula One's 24 race calendar might lead Fernando Alonso to call it a day instead of signing a contract extension for at least two more years, team principal Mike Krack said on Thursday.

Max Verstappen News / Racing Infinity / 1 hour ago

Verstappen Named One Of Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People In World

Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen has been named in Time Magazine's 2024 100 Most Influential People in the world. Max Verstappen is only 26 years old, but he is already a triple World Champion and well on his way to achieving a fourth title in 2024.

Lewis Hamilton News / Racing Infinity / 42 minutes ago

Mercedes Shares Message From Hamilton Exclusively With Their Followers

Mercedes shared a short message from Lewis Hamilton exclusively with their followers on WhatsApp ahead of the race weekend at Shanghai International Circuit.

Charles Leclerc News / Racing Infinity / 2 hours ago

Leclerc Admits To Struggles, But Asserts He Is 'Not Worried' Going Into This Weekend

Charles Leclerc discussed head-to-head battle with Carlos Sainz again during the press conference ahead of the fifth round of the season. Coming to the Sprint weekend at Shanghai International Circuit, Charles Leclerc stands third in the Constructors' Championship, 18 points behind the leading Max Verstappen.

Fernando Alonso News / Racing Infinity / 1 hour ago

'Probably My Last Contract' Alonso Speaks More On His Decision To Re-Sign With Aston Martin

Fernando Alonso suggested in an interview ahead of the 2024 Chinese Grand Prix that he probably signed the last contract of his career. Aston Martin F1 driver Fernando Alonso signed a multi-year contract extension with Aston Martin last week.

Formula One News / Racing Infinity / 7 hours ago

'Pi***d' Wolff To Sign Antonelli Not To Repeat Mistake He Made With Verstappen

During a recent podcast appearance, F1 TV presenter Will Buxton suggested Toto Wolff will sign Andrea Kimi Antonelli due to huge regrets associated with past mistake.

Max Verstappen News / Racing Infinity / 4 hours ago

Verstappen Rates Shanghai International Circuit Ahead Of Chinese Grand Prix

Max Verstappen shared his thoughts through his official website ahead of this week's Chinese Grand Prix- the first sprint weekend of the season. Max Verstappen is the leader in the Drivers' Championship heading into the fifth round of the 2024 season.

Charles Leclerc News / Racing Infinity / 1 hour ago

Leclerc Approaching 'Make Or Break' Situation According To Villeneuve

Jacques Villeneuve (1997 Formula 1 World Champion) suggested the two years alongside Lewis Hamilton will "make or break" Charles Leclerc. In 2025, Charles Leclerc will be joined in Ferrari by the seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton.

Esteban Ocon News / Racing Infinity / 1 hour ago

'Everybody Was Scared Of Jos And Max': Ocon Looks Back On 'Fiery' Go-Karting Rivalry

Alpine driver Esteban Ocon described the rivalry between himself and Max Verstappen, which had already started in go-karts. Many people don't know this, but Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc, and Esteban Ocon knew each other long before joining F1.

Zhou Guanyu News / Last Word On Sports / 20 hours ago

Why Zhou Guanyu is under pressure to deliver on home soil

Sauber was relatively hesitant to offer Zhou Guanyu a contract extension last season. Despite the F1 driver market being relatively stable, the Chinese driver waited for longer than many anticipated for a 2024 deal.

Carlos Sainz News / Racing Infinity / 16 hours ago

'We Stopped Inventing': Perez Amusingly Brings Up Sainz's Famous Radio Message

In a recent interview, Sergio Perez amusedly mentioned Carlos Sainz's 2022 radio message to describe his progress at Red Bull. During the 2022 British

Daniel Ricciardo News / FirstSportz / 12 hours ago

Daniel Ricciardo aims to ‘earn’ 2025 seat despite disappointing start this season

Daniel Ricciardo returned to the F1 grid last year and garnered attention for his impressive performances. However, this soon changed with the onset of the current season, as the VCARB driver was bashed by his much younger teammate in the initial races.

Sergio Perez News / FirstSportz / 13 hours ago

Sergio Perez reveals his biggest mistake in 2023 against Max Verstappen

Sergio Perez has started the 2024 season in much better shape than the previous year by claiming three runner-up trophies so far. However, it was essential for the Red Bull driver to get on pace as last year, his teammate Max Verstappen scored double his points in the same machinery.

Formula One News / Racing Infinity / 1 hour ago

Sainz 'Not Going To Make Difference' If He Joins Red Bull According To Bleekemolen

Carlos Sainz wouldn't make much of a difference at Red Bull, according to Dutch racing driver Michael Bleekemolen. Red Bull's team principal, Christian Horner, made it clear that Sergio Perez, whose contract expires at the end of this season, might get an extension and will be prioritized if he can show improvement.

Formula One News / Yardbarker / 35 minutes ago

Formula One returning to China after five-year absence

The 2024 Formula One season continues this weekend with the Chinese Grand Prix, a big favorite among race fans that has not been contested since 2019.

Formula One News / Yardbarker / 29 minutes ago

How Formula One Sprint will be contested in China

The Chinese Grand Prix will see Formula One's first Sprint weekend of the season at the Shanghai International Circuit.

Sergio Perez News / Yardbarker / April 14

Sergio Perez ice cool over F1 future amid improved performances at Red Bull

Perez came into the 2024 Formula 1 season under pressure after a lackluster end to last year.

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Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / April 14

Esteban Ocon to consider options beyond Alpine

Only four months into 2024, there is no shortage of possibilities in the F1 driver market. Most of the grid is without contracts for next season, including the Alpine pairing of Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly.