Carlos Sainz in Ferrari exit talks with 'many' F1 team principals reveals teammate Charles Leclerc

Carlos Sainz is in talks with "many F1 team principals" about his options for 2025, according to his current teammate Charles Leclerc.

Sainz's future at Ferrari is uncertain as his contract is not being renewed and Lewis Hamilton has been chosen to race alongside Leclerc instead. Despite this setback, Sainz has shown resilience. He missed the Saudi Arabia race due to appendicitis but managed to secure a podium finish in Bahrain and even won the Australian Grand Prix just two weeks after his surgery.

His impressive performances have caught the attention of top F1 teams and Leclerc revealed that Sainz has been in discussions with several of them. "I think everybody knows Carlos' worth in the paddock - he's one of the highest-rated drivers in the paddock," said Leclerc. "He's been extremely strong every time he was in a Formula 1 car. And he has shown it multiple times. So I don't think he's underrated for that. I think everybody knows Carlos' worth.", reports the Mirror.

"And that's why I've said many times that I'm not too worried about his future, because I'm sure that many, many team principals are... He doesn't say it, but for sure they are speaking with him. And I'm sure he will have many opportunities and he'll just have to make the best choice for his career."

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has hinted that Carlos Sainz could be a potential replacement for Lewis Hamilton in 2025. Speaking in Melbourne, he said: "There are a few options that we play with... Carlos is very good," the Austrian said in Melbourne.

Meanwhile, Red Bull's Sergio Perez has started the new season strongly, despite feeling the pressure. His position remains secure for now, but team manager Christian Horner is keeping an eye on all available options,