‘Aston Martin prefers the arrival of Sainz instead of extending Alonso’s contract’

Aston Martin is said to prefer to sign Carlos Sainz in 2025 instead of extending Fernando Alonso’s contract. This is usually reported correctly Motorsport.com.

Carlos Sainz is having a very strong season in Formula 1 so far. The Ferrari driver has been on the podium in every race and won the Australian Grand Prix last month. He is currently fourth in the world championship standings, despite missing the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix due to appendicitis. However, the Spaniard is still looking for a new employer before 2025. At the end of this season he must make room for the arrival of Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari.

It is difficult to predict where the 29-year-old driver will take his place next season. Sainz seems to have a large number of options. With three race wins and 21 podium finishes to his name, the Spaniard is undoubtedly an attractive name for the team in the driver market. And it turns out that several top teams still don’t have a lineup ready for 2025. For example, Mercedes is still looking for a replacement for Hamilton, while Red Bull Racing still doesn’t have a second driver other than Max Verstappen. on paper.

Aston Martin is interested in Sainz

A new name that is now emerging is the Aston Martin team. Sainz has not previously been linked with the British, because they expressed an interest in extending Fernando Alonso’s contract. Motorsport.com However, it is now reporting that “other groups” within Aston Martin would rather see Sainz take the seat alongside Lance Stroll in 2025 than Alonso’s contract extension.

Future Alonso

If this turns out to be true, it will probably have little to do with Alonso’s performance. The 42-year-old driver is still one of the best drivers on the grid and is also doing well this season. However, Alonso regularly flirts with Red Bull Racing and Mercedes, so perhaps the possibility that Alonso himself decides to leave is expected.

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