Roonmastor wrote:Robbo-92 wrote:Cheeky Devlin wrote:Robbo-92 wrote:Hulk leaving Haas at the end of this season, not sure if it’s been confirmed but it’s rumoured to be to Sauber, to be Audi’s first confirmed F1 driver for when they arrive in 2026.
Yeah it's confirmed I think.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articles/cjew54g41egoAre we expecting Magnusson to stay at Haas? Potentially paired with Bearman?
I would also assume that neither Bottas nor Zhou are secure in that other Sauber/Audi, though of the two I think Bottas is more likely to keep his seat.
I’d say Magnussen is out as well to be honest, maybe Zhou could slot in there? Would be a very solid benchmark for Bearman.
Rawrgna wrote:I get that Hulkenberg is a safe reliable driver with experience but if money isn't a concern surely the driver you'd want to be making your Big headliner is Sainz right?.
I mean they could get Sainz and Hülkenberg? I think they definitely wanted a German driver for their first go at F1, a lot of teams should be looking at Sainz though, Aston especially if they ever want to win the WCC.
I've seen Marko state (via the Race) that Sainz has a massive contract offer from Audi and RB won't compete on it. We really need Sainz at Red Bull to at least give us a sniff of interest in 2025.
I still don't think Red Bull want a second driver who will consistently challenge Verstappen to be honest, despite what Verstappen says and how Red Bull keep saying they've approached Norris in the past, although how much of this is true or Norris saying no?
Audi is a risky option for Sainz, but could prove to be the best one as well, much the way Norris wants to succeed at McLaren, Russell at Mercedes and so on, why move to essentially another drivers team where 60% of the focus is on them rather than you? I rate Hulkenberg despite his lack of podiums, but reckon Saint would have the measure of him over a season, but it's a very experienced and well rated line up for your first foray into F1. Of course they'll have to endure the mediocre 2025 season first :lol