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The Williams Formula 1 team has issued a formal statement to address recent rumors linking Carlos Sainz with a potential future move to Red Bull Racing. Although the Spanish driver, currently racing for Ferrari, has already committed to Williams starting in 2025, speculation has continued to circulate about his potential availability to Red Bull. Sainz’s multi-year deal with Williams is set to make him a central figure in their lineup as they head into the 2026 season and prepare for the sport’s next regulatory overhaul.
Sainz’s departure from Ferrari will make room for Lewis Hamilton, who, in a surprising twist, has signed with the Maranello team for 2025. This unexpected move left Sainz exploring alternative team options, and he was initially linked with several, including Red Bull, Sauber/Audi, and Mercedes, as a possible successor to Hamilton. However, after weighing these possibilities, Sainz opted to join Williams on a long-term contract that appeared to rule out a move to Red Bull.
Nevertheless, rumors have persisted that Sainz’s Williams contract might contain a clause permitting him to depart if an opportunity with Red Bull were to arise. While this would provide Sainz with flexibility, Red Bull’s lineup has recently been a point of concern, as their driver Sergio Perez has struggled with a poor run of form, accumulating only 12 points across his last six races. This downturn has left Red Bull third in the constructors’ standings, a far cry from their usual position, with Max Verstappen having shouldered much of the team’s efforts throughout 2024. These circumstances have led some media outlets to speculate that Red Bull might seek to bolster their roster by pursuing Sainz in the near future.
In response to these rumors, Williams issued an official clarification through GPFans, with a senior source from the team firmly dismissing the speculation. The source stated, “We can confirm this is not true. There has been no conversation regarding this—it is complete speculation from these other media sources.” The statement underscores Williams’ commitment to their agreement with Sainz and denies the existence of any exit clauses linked to a potential Red Bull offer.
Sainz’s upcoming transition to Williams signals the team’s ambition to rise in competitiveness with an experienced driver at the helm, and both parties appear intent on moving forward without distractions. This clarification aims to put an end to circulating theories about Sainz’s future and reinforce Williams’ focus on building their team for the coming seasons.
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