Will we see Carlos Sainz replacing Fernando Alonso at Aston Martin next year? For the time being, there is still a lot of uncertainty as to whether Alonso will remain with Aston Martin, but Carlos Sainz is said to be high on the wish list of the British racing team.
The so-called silly season is running at full speed because since the announcement that Lewis Hamilton will move from Mercedes to Ferrari at the end of this year, the rumors have been buzzing. Fernando Alonso also plays a crucial role in the rumor mill because the Spaniard is out of contract.
Alonso makes it clear that his preference is for Aston Martin, but he is also often linked to Mercedes and Red Bull. If that happens, Aston Martin would have to look for a replacement for Alonso. According to some, Alonso is mainly threatening with a departure or even an F1 farewell to increase his contract value.
Within Aston Martin they would like Alonso to stay, but many factions within Aston Martin would also prefer Carlos Sainz. And so Carlos Sainz is more in the spotlight than ever.
If Carlos Sainz actually started driving for Aston Martin, he would have a real number 1 status within a team for the first time in his F1 career. In addition, Aston Martin is fully committed to the 2026 F1 season, in which major rule changes will come into effect.
Waiting to see what the future brings