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Sauber workforce consultant Alessandro Alunni Bravi admits that Carlos Sainz is their No 1 goal for the workforce’s second seat subsequent 12 months.
The workforce, beforehand generally known as Alfa Romeo, develop into the Audi works workforce in 2026 and preparations are nicely underway for the German producer’s entry into the game.
Haas driver Nico Hulkenberg has already been confirmed for 2025, leaving one out there seat subsequent 12 months. And whereas one of many present pairing of Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu may retain their spot, Alunni Bravi lastly confirmed the paddock’s open secret: that Ferrari driver Sainz is their high precedence.
“Everyone is aware of that there’s a high driver out there out there – it’s Carlos Sainz,” he stated in Miami.
“I believe that everyone want to have Carlos on board. He is among the finest drivers.
“He exhibits [himself] to be extraordinarily mature, a superb driver to develop the automotive, to drive the workforce for the event however on the similar time very constant, very robust each in qualifying and race.”
Sainz will depart Ferrari on the finish of the season – with Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton changing him – regardless of being the one non-Crimson Bull driver to file two victories because the 2022 season.
“I believe that Ferrari has the most effective pairs of drivers,” Alunni Bravi added. “However we all know additionally that the motive force market will not be dependent simply by ourselves. It’s depending on various factors and there are a lot of groups which are discussing with drivers and I believe that there are a number of choices for our workforce.
“We are going to consider however now that we’ve got introduced Nico, there isn’t any rush to make this alternative. We’re nonetheless on the very starting. We’re talking with [Sainz] and different drivers… the choice will not be a straightforward one.
“We’re taking a choice that isn’t simply impacting 2025 but in addition the way forward for the Audi works workforce. The motive force line-up is vital. It isn’t simply the choice of a single driver.
“And all of the choices are on the desk, ranging from our present two drivers and discover [the one] that might match into the general venture.”
Sauber have endured a troublesome begin to the 2024 season. Neither Bottas nor Zhou have secured a degree but, leaving the workforce backside of the standings alongside the one different workforce but to attain, Williams.
Zhou completed Sunday’s Miami Grand Prix in 14th place with Bottas in 16th.
