Marko sends a serious challenge to Audi F1, which would put pressure on the transfer network – Le Mag Sport Auto

Helmut Marko likes to make friends! The Austrian from Red Bull Racing has just attacked Audi F1, which is starting to make purchases in the drivers’ section of the Formula 1 store because the future German team is reportedly putting pressure on the transfer market. And especially, for Carlos Sainz, whom the brand with the ring would like to give at all costs. It is possible, with Nico Hülkenberg, the only reliable option to have a driver of his nationality.

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Yes, but you got it, Carlos Sainz is now a very generous person. Since Mercedes but also, Aston Martin and even Red Bull Racing, can sign him from 2025. The problem, in Red Bull, we will take time to evaluate all the options. Knowing that Sergio Perez seems to remain a priority and that due to his current performance, he can be kept next year. Furthermore, Fernando Alonso would be Christian Horner’s choice. But there is no Helmut Marko. An unfinished contract, therefore.

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Knowing that Yuki Tsunoda (Running Bull) could also be an option, if he continues on the same path as now. Just like Liam Lawson, who will replace Daniel Ricciardo in a few races at Faenza, if the Australian doesn’t recover quickly.

Also, in the midst of this movement and rumours, Helmut wanted to put Audi in its place, to remind them (basically) who is leading in this market. That is, Red Bull of course…

« The driver market exploded in April, and usually nobody talks about it in April. It’s ridiculous, but we’re not going into that match. We will wait and see, and only then will we make a better choice, later. I don’t know what’s going on. I heard that Audi is putting pressure on. But it’s a little weird for a stranger to push the driver market“, announced Helmut Marko to our colleagues from Motorsport.

That’s what it says! Obviously, if Audi F1 wants to book Carlos Sainz, it will have to be patient. Knowing that the chance that the Spaniard will decide to sign there remains very small. A two-year contract at Mercedes or Aston Martin and even a year at Red Bull would be safer, obviously…