Amid Charles Leclerc’s $204,000,000 Offer, Carlos Sainz’s Nepotistic Advantage Threatens Ferrari

As the driver lineup commotion continues at Ferrari for post-2024, Charles Leclerc‘s contract renewal has put 50% of their troubles to rest. The Monegasque is set to sign a 5-year, $204 million contract with Ferrari. But there is uncertainty over the other seat that Carlos Sainz is currently occupying. And the Maranello team’s problems might increase as Sainz is reported to move away from the team.

Sainz Jr.’s father, Carlos Sainz Sr. looks like the cog in the wheel in his life but is playing a bigger role. He has won 2 rally World Championships and his network within the motorsport world is widespread. And his links with the Volkswagen group are quite strong. And since Audi, which will join F1 in 2026, is owned by Volkswagen, Sainz Sr.’s connections ought to get his son a seat driver’s seat with them.

Autoaction analyzed how Sainz Sr.’s network is a big bonus for his son’s future: “As Carlos Sainz Sr. has strong links with Audi, he certainly knows all the key people inside the company’s motorsport structure and has inside information about their Formula 1 program.” Furthermore, rumors of Sainz already signing a pre-contract with Audi have also arisen.

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These rumors of Sainz Sr. trying to secure his son’s future have spread quite a bit. A former German racing driver too commented on this situation.

Ralf Schumacher Adds to Rumors of Carlos Sainz Sr. Lobbying For His Son’s F1 Future

2 weeks ago, Ralf Schumacher had commented that Carlos Sainz Jr.’s performances have been rather inconsistent. And that he was making plenty of mistakes. But now, Schumacher feels that Sainz might easily land a seat in 2026 with Audi. And the credit for that would go to his father, who had been up and about in the paddock to secure his son’s future.

“I hear rumors that his father is in the paddock looking for an alternative,” said Schumacher on German TV. “Carlos Sainz Senior is close to the Volkswagen Group through his rallying and Audi needs a driver with experience when it comes to Formula 1 in 2026.”

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Well, looks like the Spaniard is set to be in F1 for the long haul. And such advantages arising from nepotism should not be an issue as long as his performances do the talking.