Audi, Ferrari, McLaren: the high-octane jigsaw of Carlos Sainz‘s F1 future has left fans on the edge of their race seats. But the Spanish driver, presently with Ferrari, is calling “foul” on media rumors of a move to the German team Audi, echoing fellow countryman and F1 legend Fernando Alonso‘s recent critique of sensationalist journalism.

The whispers began with the announcement of Andreas Seidl, Sainz’s former boss at McLaren, as Audi’s Chief Executive for the 2026 season. Suddenly, people were whispering Sainz’s name along with Audi, even though his contract with Ferrari didn’t expire until the end of 2024.

The media’s speculation, however, has been met with a firm rebuke from Sainz. In a recent interview, he said, “I really believe that there are simply weeks in Formula 1 when there is nothing to discuss.” Sainz suspects the motivation behind the rumors is clickbait.

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He points out that even though he’s not currently in talks with anyone other than Ferrari; the media has jumped the gun, spinning stories about a move that’s not yet on the table.

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While the rumors swirl, Sainz is staying focused on the task at hand: winning with Ferrari. Despite a challenging 2023 season, Sainz remains committed to the team. He sits fifth in the drivers’ championship after eight of 22 race weekends and is 127 points behind the leader, Max Verstappen.

However, Sainz is not disheartened. He says, “I think the team is in good shape. We’re still going through internal changes…But the factory and race team are doing well together.” He believes that understanding the team’s current difficulties on the track will pave the way for future success.

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On his future, Sainz gives us a sneak peek, “My priority, and my main goal, is to win one day with Ferrari. And I think I’ve made that clear, very, very often.” As winter approaches, Sainz is clear about where his priorities lie: with Ferrari. He points out that he doesn’t like going into the last year of a contract without knowing where he’ll be racing next. But for now, his focus is on the Prancing Horse.

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For his future, we’ll just have to wait and see where the track leads him. After all, in F1, as in life, it’s the journey, not the destination, that truly counts.