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Originally Posted by stealthn
Also, wouldn’t Mercedes want to jump on a Saints contract right away?
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Nah... It's F1... Too simple ;-) (but yeah it could happen)
Sainz has strong contacts with Audi via his Dad (the world rally champ and Dakar winner) and was seen as potential team leader for Audi in 2026 so he may jump in a Sauber-whateverit'scalled next year in preparation. He has a good rep as a good analytic mind on the car so that could be useful for a new team.
Toto Wolf has Ocon under contract, he's free in 25 (I'm not seeing it happen though unless he has an incredible year at Alpine).
Mercedes has Kimi Antonelli - a young italian prodigy, under contract also... People in the know say he's the second coming of Lewis. Maybe too soon in 2025, but if he does well in lower formula ? maybe ?
Alonso is out of contract in 2025. He'd drive a winning car for free possibly ;- ) So was the highly rated and friendly Albon...
I do not think they need to rush. Make good car again and all the drivers will be beating a path to your door.. If the car sucks, doesn't matter if you have Hamilton (oops he's gone). Save$