Toto Wolff claims Carlos Sainz ‘still an option’ for 2025 Mercedes seat

Carlos Sainz has been linked with a move to Mercedes ever since the start of the 2024 season.

Toto Wolff claims Carlos Sainz ‘still an option’ for 2025 Mercedes seat

Toto Wolff and Carlos Sainz (Via: imago)

Ferrari driver, Carlos Sainz is set to leave the team at the end of the ongoing F1 season. It has given rise to ample rumors and negotiations regarding the Spaniard’s future on the grid. One team that has been constantly linked with a move for Sainz is Mercedes, the first of many to discuss the possibility of a move for him.

Mercedes team principal, Toto Wolff has been at the heart of much confusion and speculation regarding Carlos Sainz. Wolff reportedly closed the door on a move for Sainz earlier this season, saying that the Silver Arrows will look to nurture one of their own, which is F2 racing sensation, Andrea Kimi Antonelli.

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However, Kimi Antonelli is currently on a poor spell in F2 for the Prema Racing team, which caused a stir in the mind of Wolff with regards to a move for the Italian in 2025. The Austrian has therefore clarified that Carlos Sainz is the safest bet for any team on the grid, given the traits and qualities he possesses.

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Carlos Sainz is definitely still an option for 2025.
Toto Wolff via Mundo Deportivo

Sainz has been in prolific form this season, winning the Australian Grand Prix and scoring five podiums in 11 races. The talented Spaniard will now be weighing his options as negotiations go hand in hand for a move in favor of him for 2025.

Toto Wolff praises recent developments within Mercedes

Toto Wolff has shown his appreciation for the entire Mercedes squad, which has been on an improving run since the Monaco GP. Wolff has claimed that the current pace of the Silver Arrows in bringing upgrades has been phenomenally superior as compared to others on the grid.

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Toto Wolff and W15 (via IMAGO)
I think we are bringing upgrades now almost to every race. The factory is running on full steam. We’ve never had this in 12 years that we were able to develop, design, manufacturer, bring it to the track and have the quality in the pieces. I’ve seriously never seen that pace.
Toto Wolff via F1Briefings

Mercedes has been on a good spell ever since their revolutionary front wing upgrade in Monaco, which has bore fruit for the team on all fronts. The outfit has since been bringing upgrades to almost every race and has largely benefited from it.

Toto Wolff has hence claimed that with the current developments, Mercedes is sure to catch up to the likes of Red Bull and McLaren. The upcoming race in Silverstone will be an important one for the Silver Arrows as they look to build on their marvelous win in Austria last week.

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