Carlos Sainz Directly Responds To Audi Rumours

Over the last week, rumours emerged suggesting that current Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz is the favourite to drive for Audi when they make their Formula 1 debut in 2026. Sainz has now responded as quoted by Marca

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Carlos Sainz’s Response To Audi Rumours

Sainz started off by refuting the rumours that he is in talks with Audi

“My intention is to stay at Ferrari for many years”

He then highlighted the absurdity of the rumours

“I don’t understand that they are talking about what can happen in 2026”

“I still don’t have a contract for 2025”

He signed off by revealing his reaction to these rumours

“It annoys me that invented and uncorroborated rumours come out”
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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff explained that they “need to have a steeper development curve than Red Bull” [Team Statement]

“We will consistently be bringing upgrades to the car over the next few races”

“But there is no such thing as a magic bullet that transforms the car, and it's about being realistic with your expectations”

AlphaTauri’s Yuki Tsunoda “would be really interested to see how Sebastian [Vettel] would be as a team manager” [Beyond The Grid]

“He can be anything. For example, what Helmut is doing now with Red Bull juniors”

F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali is “more than nervous” [Sky Sports]

"I’m pretty sure that everyone understands now what the effect is if there is a [budget cap] breach, and I totally agree that the focus on this will actually be very big”

“I think that is a point of attention mainly for the credibility and to check if everyone is respecting that rule”

Retired world champion Nico Rosberg “was afraid that at some point [he] wouldn’t be good enough and that no team would want [him] anymore” [Men’s Health]

“I wanted to decide for myself. In a way, I gave up my identity. Everything in my life was racing”

“To put all that to zero in one fell swoop was a shock to my system”

Haas team principal Guenther Steiner stated that “in the end, [the media] didn't actively try to divide us, but that's what they did” [Sky F]

“I think [Mick Schumacher] didn't feel good when he heard the things talked about me, and I didn't feel good coming from their side”

Williams team principal James Vowles clarified that “Mercedes provides [them] with a very good power unit” [AMuS]

“We need to invest our time in other areas”
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