Carlos Sainz to Red Bull rumours sent into overdrive after Helmut Marko Japanese GP handshake

With Carlos Sainz on the lookout for a new home on the Formula 1 grid, a chat with Red Bull ’s driver programme boss Helmut Marko , sealed with a handshake, has certainly got tongues wagging.

That is because he was spotted having an all-smiles conversation with Marko in the paddock at Suzuka, with Sky Germany presenter Peter Hardenacke also getting in on the chat. What stood out though was the public handshake between Sainz and Marko. A standard sign of respect, or has something more official been agreed?The 12 drivers out of contract at the end of the F1 2024 season

And while Marko described Sainz’s form as “fascinating” after his Australian GP heroics, he also spoke of a strong possibility that Sergio Perez remains Verstappen’s team-mate in 2025, as long as he ups his game in qualifying. “His only weakness is in qualifying. If he can improve there, there’s no need to think about it. The atmosphere in the team is very good also as far as he is concerned.”

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