PADDOCK INSIDER: The fascinating potential knock-on effects of Sainz’s Williams/Sauber/Alpine decision

F1 Correspondent & PresenterLawrence Barretto

While Pierre Gasly and Alpine filled another slot on the 2025 Formula 1 grid, the driver market is still stuttering as the field wait for Carlos Sainz to decide his next move.

It is believed he has firm offers from Williams, Sauber/Audi and Alpine, all three of whom are chasing him hard for his signature.

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PADDOCK INSIDER: The fascinating potential knock-on effects of Sainz’s Williams/Sauber/Alpine decision

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