Austrian Grand Prix 2024: Carlos Sainz will not make any announcements this weekend in Austria

ANDon a hectic Thursday morning at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, where hemissed statements about the extension of the contract of Pierre Gasly with Alpine and Lance Stroll with Aston Martin, both for several seasons… MARCA has learned that Carlos Sainz will not be present.during this weekend.

It is confirmed that no decision has been made yetthat opportunities are now growing with the advent Alpine offer and this is what Sainz gives yougreat value for the car you will have next year and this is not just a long-term project.

Carlos is aware that in Formula 1 and in high-level competitions, the last race costs as much as the last race, and that A car that has no chance of showing off in 2025 isn’t in your plans if you can avoid it.. The main options currently being discussed are: Williamswho has been progressing since the beginning of 2024, although his performance in Barcelona was disappointing, then Alpine and from Sauber/Audi.

Last week In Montmelo it was assumed that the 29-year-old Madrid would end up at Williams. and that they were going to announce it that day, but the photo changed and There will be no decision until at least the beginning of next week. final.

Flexibility in agreement

Another issue that the 55 appreciates is that the new agreement has high flexibility and the ability to travel to another location if it suits you, from 2026. Nobody has It is clear which cars will dominate when the chassis and engine regulations change, But at the moment, in 2025, this question will also not be known, so the dilemma is really difficult, even despite any economic issues.

For now, Alpine option is being taken into account and Williams and Sauber/Audi hope find out the final decision. Based on the markings of the four rings, it is believed that Your cards are on the table from the start and who continue to wait for what they perceive to be a firm bet on a long-term project.

In these options nothing is excluded and Perhaps in a week at Silverstone the mystery will be finally solved.. It’s not easy to leave Ferrari while winning races and podiums, and this is a very difficult option for Sainz right now, as anyone in Formula 1 can understand.