From Toto Wolff’s Police Investigation at Mercedes to Flavio Briatore Factor in Carlos Sainz Chase, Biggest Updates in F1 World You Might Have Missed

As we finish the Spanish Grand Prix weekend, there is much to discuss. The moment Carlos Sainz fans have been waiting for is now here. With the Spanish GP over, he is finally on course to decide where he will head in 2025. With Alpine joining Williams and Sauber in pursuing the Spaniard, people are waiting for the answer. Where will Carlos Sainz go?

On the other hand, Mercedes is not having the best time. Toto Wolff is on a mission to find out who circulated the alleged rumors about sabotaging Lewis Hamilton’s Canadian Grand Prix. After Hamilton stated that he had the worst race of his career in Montreal, an anonymous source forwarded a message claiming to be a Mercedes staff member. The message? ‘Mercedes sabotaged the 7x Champions race.’ Let’s take a look at all the events that unfolded over the last weekend.

Alpine’s interest in Carlos Sainz

After the French manufacturer decided to part ways with Esteban Ocon, they had a free seat to fill for 2025. Following the Monaco Grand Prix, Flavio Briatore had a new job, and that was to find a driver to replace Ocon. Most of the drivers on the grid have found a seat for themselves and the options are getting sparse.

Despite having Jack Dooham as a reserve driver, Alpine is looking for a driver who can help them fight in the midfield. Currently, the French team is struggling in the constructors’ championship as they are now P7 on the grid. Although they won a few places at the Spanish Grand Prix, they need more points to get on par with their past rivals, McLaren, who are now fighting for the front.

Their strategy now is to get a driver who has experience in a race car and knows how to win races. Carlos Sainz has both the qualities and he has been performing quite well. With the Spaniard looking for a new team, Alpine turns out to be the one ranking highest in the constructors’ championship, which is interested in bringing him in.

Alpine managed to score points for both drivers at the Spanish Grand Prix. That was just the result they needed. Now that the team has a stronger position among the constructors, Sainz might consider them. However, as Carlos Sainz is still deciding his seat for next year, Mercedes is dealing with their own crisis.

Toto Wolff launches an investigation on the anonymous email

There has been a huge update on the police investigation of the anonymous email that was allegedly sent by a Mercedes staff member. Ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix, an anonymous email alleged that Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 team members were “sabotaging” Lewis Hamilton’s car, with actions described as “dangerous” and potentially “life-threatening.”

The email suggested that Hamilton’s car was being systematically disadvantaged compared to his teammate George Russell’s. The message caused significant concern within the team and the broader F1 paddock.

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff vehemently denied the allegations, labeling them distressing and baseless. Wolff called the police to investigate the email, emphasizing the seriousness of the accusations and the importance of addressing online abuse. He reassured the fans that the team was united and committed to Hamilton’s safety and success.

Wolff highlighted their long-standing trust and mutual goal of winning the constructors’ championship. The Mercedes team principal condemned the anonymous email, insisting on transparency and accountability in identifying the source.

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