Carom with Colapinto putting Sainz as a next Red Bull signing

The Formula 1 market is still crazy. Really crazy. The rumors continue, mainly, led in recent days by the interest of Red Bull in the new Argentine talent Franco Colapinto, Williams junior driver. And now, the name of Carlos Sainz also arrived on stage. But in the form of a carom and there are still so many conditions.

It is no secret that Red Bull are interested in Franco Colapinto due to his excellent performance at Williams since they made him debut in F1 at Monza to compete in the last 9 races of the year to replace Sargeant. He knows he has no seat for 2025 and this is an opportunity to show his hands. QHe hates being poisoned candy because of his lack of experience, but he shines in his own light and gets the attention of Red Bull.

Williams cannot give Colapinto a seat in 2025 because his debut is new announced the signing of Carlos Sainz along with Alex Albon. Therefore, the possibility of Red Bull, in the place of ‘Checo’ Pérez, gets the attention of Franco, who recently publicly asked Williams in a press conference that if they do not give him a seat, the normal thing is to to them to let him.

But James Vowles, Williams Team Principal, maintains a clear position: I will only let Franco go if he makes sure he doesn’t lose his junior driver for the futurethat is, as a loan to recover Franco if Sainz leaves. All this, not only because of the great performance of the 21-year-old driver in his first races and because of his great projection in the future, butalso for the enormous ‘boom’ experienced in Argentina with young talent and the abundant financial support that Franco can provide Williams, now and in the future.

Why did Sainz come on the scene?

That’s where prestigious German publication ‘Auto Motor Un Sport’ puts Sainz into the equation. According to this expert portal, if Franco goes to Red Bull it will be for the possibility of returning to Williams in 2026 to take the position of Sainz, who could go to Red Bull. But the information is accompanied by many conditionsexposes the possibility that Carlos has a clause in his contract with Williams that could allow him to leave if a big team like Red Bull knocks on his door for the 2026 campaign..

“For Williams, the main thing is not to completely lose access to the junior driver Colapinto. Carlos Sainz seems likely to leave the team after just one season if Red Bull is knocking. However, this case will only appear if “Max Verstappen leaves the world champion team”reasoning of the aforementioned publication. There are many buts and few certainties.

“This will open the possibility of an agreement for both parties. As long as Sainz drives for Williams, Colapinto’s services are not needed. If the Spaniard leaves, Red Bull could bring back the Argentine. These interactions are only theoretical. But on Friday Christian Horner visited Williams hospitality to explore options,” added the aforementioned media.

The only certainty now is that Carlos Sainz will drive next season at Williams and who wants to lead the team in its development. That doesn’t mean Sainz doesn’t want to close any doors in the future in relation to big teams fighting for victories. Without going any further, on Thursday he made it clear that his door is “always open” to a possible return to Ferrari. The same thing happens with Red Bull or any team that allows them to fight at the top. Sainz reiterated that he will fight to fight for victories again and He is sure that this year will not be his last fight for victories. Will it join Red Bull from 2026? No one knows.