Carlos Sainz lashes out at “invented rumors” of him joining Audi in 2026

Carlos Sainz has made it clear that he wants to stay at Ferrari, where his current contract expires at the end of 2024 - and not move to Audi.

Carlos Sainz lashes out at “invented rumors” of him joining Audi in 2026

Carlos Sainz

Carlos Sainz is one of the most exciting talents in F1. The Spanish driver joined Ferrari in 2021 but has been struggling to match teammate Charles Leclerc. Sainz is under the constant scrutiny of fans who are unhappy with the 28-year-old’s performances. However, recently rumors emerged about Carlos potentially being the top pick for Audi’s F1 team in 2026. Sainz brought an end to such speculation.

The Spanish driver was furious over the reports floating online about him joining the German automaker. Sainz urged fans to remain in the present as the 28-year-old’s Ferrari contract ensures his seat at Maranello till at least 2025. Carlos Sainz told MARCA, “I don’t understand why people are talking about what could happen in 2026 when I still don’t have a contract for 2025.” 

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Moreover, Carlos Sainz mentioned his frustration over this situation. The Ferrari driver is far from happy about such speculation making rounds on social media. The 28-year-old said, “It angers me when uncorroborated and invented rumors come out.” Sainz further solidified his stance on remaining at Ferrari in the future. As Carlos explained, “My intention is to stay at Ferrari for many years.”

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Carlos Sainz and Ferrari have struggled in 2023

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Ferrari has faced stiff competition from the likes of Aston Martin this season

Ferrari has got off to a poor start in the 2023 F1 season. The Scuderia fell way behind arch-rival Red Bull in the pecking order. Additionally, the Italian team is even struggling to match Aston Martin and Mercedes this year. Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc have admitted the reality of the situation at Maranello. With reliability issues forcing Leclerc to even take a grid penalty in the third round of the season in Australia.

Carlos Sainz was close to bringing home Ferrari’s first podium of the season at the Australian GP. Unfortunately, a last-minute time penalty for a collision with Fernando Alonso saw the 28-year-old drop down to P12. Sainz burst out on the team radio after receiving the penalty. Subsequently, the team asked for a right of review for this decision. However, the FIA dismissed the appeal and the penalty was not overturned.

Thus, Carlos Sainz has made it clear that he intends to remain at Ferrari. The 28-year-old had a troubling 2022 season at Maranello with the Spanish driver falling way behind his teammate. Fans slammed Sainz’s poor results online. The Audi rumors further add pressure on Sainz as he tries to focus on his present goals with his current team. As such for now, Carlos Sainz is not interested in talking about a potential switch to the German giant.

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