Carlos Sainz says he’ll take on a regular basis he must determine his F1 future, regardless of mounting stress from groups vying for his signature.
After 4 seasons with Ferrari, Sainz finds himself a free agent on the motive force market. However together with his early ambitions of becoming a member of Crimson Bull or Mercedes now clearly scrapped, the Spaniard is left to contemplate provides from Williams and Sauber/Audi, but additionally a late bid from Alpine.
Whereas Sauber is prepared to attend issues out somewhat longer, Williams’ pursuit of different choices is a transparent indication that the Grove-based outfit is rising impatient with Sainz’s indecision.
However, choosing the group with probably the most promising long-term future isn’t solely an important job for the three-time Grand Prix winner, but additionally a really tough one.
In Austria final Sunday, addressing his scenario, Sainz was extra inclined to savour his podium end on the Crimson Bull Ring somewhat than ponder his subsequent profession transfer.
“As I stated earlier than, for certain that stress, I’m not going to obtain it on a Sunday afternoon after a podium the place I’m eager to take pleasure in it,” he stated.
“As I stated earlier than, I believe it’s typically, like George [Russell] was saying, we take it with no consideration after we’re in considered one of these podiums celebrating, carrying a Ferrari swimsuit.
“And yeah, I used to be pondering to attempt to take pleasure in this second, as a result of who is aware of when it’s going to be the following time sooner or later.
“And in addition, as a lot as possibly there are some groups which might be nervous or pressuring me, it’s time for me additionally to take pleasure in this second of being on a podium.”
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However, Sainz’s resolution course of continues to idle within the background, and he has made clear that he will not pressure the difficulty come what may.
“I’m going to be trustworthy with and easy with the groups,” he added. “But it surely’s such an essential resolution for me additionally that I’m going to take on a regular basis that I have to take it.
“And if there’s groups that can’t wait or are a bit impatient, yeah, I can’t do something about it.
“It’s going to be my future, my resolution, and I’m going to try to be as trustworthy as potential with everybody and provides myself the time that I want.”
Each Esteban Ocon and Valtteri Bottas are rumored to be Williams’ high options ought to Sainz finally decline the British outfit’s supply.
However the outgoing Alpine charger can also be excessive on Haas’ shortlist of candidates to switch Audi-bound Nico Hulkenberg.
With the motive force market in a holding sample, all eyes stay on Sainz. Will he prioritize a group with instant podium potential or take a calculated gamble on a group on the rise?
Solely time will inform the place the proficient Spaniard will land, however one factor’s for certain: Sainz is accountable for his future and plans to benefit from the journey.
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