Carlos Sainz doesn’t have a contract for next season because Ferrari chose to sign Lewis Hamilton instead. Sauber, who will become Audi in 2026, has made him a good offer. They want him to decide soon, maybe by the end of this month. If he doesn’t, they might choose someone else, maybe Esteban Ocon.
Sainz has to think if joining Sauber is right for him. There might be openings at Red Bull and Mercedes, which would be more competitive. But Mercedes is likely to pick Andrea Kimi Antonelli, and Red Bull might keep Sergio Perez.
Sainz doesn’t want to miss a chance at Red Bull or Mercedes. But he also doesn’t want to end up with nothing if he waits too long for them and loses the Audi offer.
Sainz said he knows more about his options behind the scenes. He wants to consider everything before deciding. He thinks once he starts thinking about it, he’ll make a decision quickly.
He hasn’t made up his mind yet and doesn’t have a deadline. But he knows this decision is important for his career. He wants to take his time to make the right choice. He’s turning 30 this year, and he wants his next project to be successful. So, he’ll give himself all the time he needs to decide.
