Formula 1 signing for Sainz | Sainz

The soap opera over Carlos Sainz’s future appears to be entering its final hours, as the Madrid driver has already made a firm decision about his next team, according to Gazzeta. And it seems that Finally, he will end up at Alpine, with whom he will sign a multi-year contract.

After the announcement of arrival Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari next seasonThe Spaniard has been tirelessly searching for a new place on the grid, initially focusing on the top Formula 1 teams such as Red Bull or Mercedes. But both Austrians who finished Checo Perez extension despite their poor performance, like the Germans, who seem bet on young Antonelli, They didn’t seem like viable options.

This situation left only solutions such asor Williams, Sauber-Audi or Alpine. But why did you choose the French national team?

Everything points to Flavio Briatore’s return to Alpine tipping the scales. The new consultant managed to convince Carlos Sainz of the idea of ​​an “innovative new project”.in the coming seasons with the Madrid driver in the spotlight.

It is worth remembering that the Piedmontese have always had a special gift to tempt pilots, as this has led to problems in the past. Michael Schumacher at Benetto or Fernando Alonso at Renault.

Another of the most important reasons is related to Rule changes Formula 1 will have from 2026and especially considering that Alpine will abandon production of its own engine use a Mercedes power unit, which will free up Aston Martin.

“In 2026 we will be winning races, Alpine will be on the podium. What I don’t know is how much we can do.“Briatore said at the last race in Austria, where he also expressed his surprise at learning that Sainz was still a driver without a team for 2025:”It’s incredible that he’s still out there, we all want him on the team and we’ll do everything we can.“, he commented. It seemed like his wish had just come true.