Carlos Sainz admits he “did not understand” why Red Bull opted not to sign him for the 2025 F1 season amid rumoured tension between the Spaniard and Max Verstappen. Spanish driver Sainz was initially without a seat for this year after Lewis Hamilton joined Ferrari, and eventually moved to Williams to partner Alex Albon.

The Williams driver raced alongside Max Verstappen at Toro Rosso in 2015, but was passed up for a move to Red Bull after he was dropped by Ferrari for 2025

Williams driver Carlos Sainz reflects on being overlooked by Red Bull for this year after being let go by Ferrari; watch every session of the Sprint weekend in Belgium, starting with Practice at 11.30am and Sprint Qualifying at 3.

Sainz begans his F1 career with Red Bull’s junior team Toro Rosso (now VCARB) in 2015, paired alongside Max Verstappen in what quickly became one of the sport’s fiercest rookie rivalries. Although their relationship as teammates was intense, Sainz insisted it was a “healthy rivalry” and that it has significantly improved since.

Williams driver Carlos Sainz Jr. made an appearance on a major podcast and opened up on his relationship with former teammate Max Verstappen.

Carlos Sainz has pointed out he “didn’t have this tough time” against Max Verstappen after seemingly all the Dutchman’s team-mates have failed. Verstappen has become known as somewhat of a team-mate killer having seen off six in his F1 career so far but Sainz was one of few who was not put in the shadow of the current World Champion.

The Williams driver raced alongside Max Verstappen at Toro Rosso in 2015, but was passed up for a move to Red Bull after he was dropped by Ferrari for 2025

The age-old motorsport debate, Formula 1 vs NASCAR, got a fresh spark after a playful WIRED interview featuring several F1 stars, including Carlos Sainz, Alex Albon, Liam Lawson, and Esteban Ocon. This time,

Nico Hulkenberg ended his seemingly eternal wait for a podium with a brilliant drive to finish 3rd at the British GP. The Sauber driver, whose abilities have merited far better machinery, finally secured silverware in F1 – adding to his Le Mans winners trophy.

Carlos Sainz’s Williams car caught fire in a chaotic start to the ... while Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc claimed third place. F1 next heads to Silverstone for the British Grand Prix and round 12 of the 2025 season next week. The Independent is the world ...

Alex Albon believes he is driving at the same high level he has for much of his Williams career, but that the outside perception of him has changed by having Carlos Sainz as his teammate.