Flattered by Williams’ Praise, Carlos Sainz Still Hasn’t ‘Made Up Mind’ for 2025

Williams group boss James Vowles has lately showered large reward on Carlos Sainz. Nonetheless, the Spanish driver nonetheless hasn’t made up his thoughts about becoming a member of the Grove-based group for the 2025 Components 1 season. Vowles has been very vocal about wanting Sainz on his group, but the 29-year-old stays centered on the current and hasn’t selected his future but.

In his pursuit of Sainz, Vowles spoke extremely of the driving force, praising his expertise and previous performances. “He’s a race-winning driver that final yr towards all odds beat Max [Verstappen] in Singapore with a superb drive, and that’s not the primary time, he’s clever in how he does issues, logical, extremely fast,” Vowles advised Sky Sports activities F1.

The Williams boss added, “I feel any group on the grid can be lucky to have somebody like Carlos alongside them”. Regardless of rumors {that a} deal between Sainz and Williams is likely to be introduced quickly, particularly earlier than the Spanish Grand Prix, the Spaniard isn’t dashing into a call. The motive force has acknowledged Vowles’ efforts however emphasised that he wants extra time to consider his future.

“I recognize clearly James’ curiosity and type phrases that he has in direction of me. The identical might be stated about how I really feel in direction of him and his group. However the actuality is that I haven’t made up my thoughts but about subsequent yr as a result of I’m too centered,” Sainz advised Autosport in accordance with a tweet on X.

Sainz defined why he hasn’t decided but, stating that his present focus is on every race weekend. He’s always making ready for every race, aiming for podium finishes and victories. Nonetheless, it has not helped persuade large groups like Mercedes and Purple Bull to get his providers for 2025.

Mercedes and Purple Bull have closed the door on Carlos Sainz

Whereas Sainz had hoped for a attainable drive with a high group like Mercedes or Purple Bull, these choices are now not accessible. Mercedes’ group principal Toto Wolff has confirmed that the group just isn’t within the Spaniard for the 2025 season. As an alternative, Mercedes plans to concentrate on their junior driver, Andrea Kimi Antonelli, as a possible alternative for Lewis Hamilton.

Wolff advised Sky Germany throughout the Canadian Grand Prix weekend, “We simply wish to focus on Kimi, that’s our future, younger drivers. We wish to decide to that, to younger drivers and that’s what we’ve advised Carlos.” He added that they didn’t wish to hold Sainz ready, acknowledging the wonderful job the #55 driver is doing this season.

Moreover, a possible transfer to Purple Bull can be off the desk for Sainz. The reigning constructors’ champions have prolonged Sergio Perez’s contract for 2 extra years, securing his place as Max Verstappen’s teammate.

For now, Carlos Sainz stays centered on his present season, taking it one race at a time, whereas the F1 world waits to see the place he’ll land in 2025.