After Hulkenberg, Audi also wants Sainz, but he is tired of waiting: a new ultimatum is coming.

According to new rumors, Audi would give a new decision to Carlos Sainz to convince him to speed up the process.

Audi is fast: after the imprudence on the arrival of Nico Hulkenberg, the house of the four rings wants it at any cost. also safe Carlos Sanz. There are no longer any doubts about the company’s intentions for the Spanish driver.

His name has been associated with Audi for a year now. When the recruitment of was confirmed on February 1st Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari from 2025, there was no more room for Carlitos: the artist has started looking for a seat next year.

He has no shortage of offers from top teams, and Mercedes and Red Bull were interested in him – especially after a good start to the season. Sainz and his assistants, however, are rightly waiting to assess each aspect in detail.

Audi, on the other hand, wants to speed up the process. We have already told you about the possibility of hiring Hulkenberg: the house of the four rings, which will officially enter Formula 1 from 2026, buying Sauber 100%, seems to have already found the German. The team’s plan is to have a lineup made up of two strong and highly experienced riders. And Hulkenberg fits that profile.

And Sainz? According to what was reported by SportF1.de, the Madrid native must make a decision as soon as possible about his future. Audi, of course, would give him a nothe end of the egg: Driver #55 will have tI have until May to think about it. Not more than.

In case of rejection of the offer, the company already has its options ready alternative. They would be in the sights Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon, who really need a change of scenery due to Alpine’s poor performance. We remind you that the contracts of both drivers expire at the end of 2024.

Cover photo credit: Scuderia Ferrari

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