Helmut Marko claims Red Bull can’t ‘match’ Audi’s ‘lucrative offer’ to Carlos Sainz

Marko also declared that Carlos Sainz had received a very ‘lucrative’ offer to join Audi in the coming season. Hence, the Red Bull advisor mentioned that the Austrian constructor would be unable to match this offer from the German manufacturer. Apart from this, the 80-year-old reflected upon Sainz’s Toro Rosso (currently RB) days. Marko didn’t hesitate to acknowledge that the 29-year-old was ‘hurt’ when the team favored Max Verstappen back then.

However, Carlos also has a very lucrative offer from Audi and we cannot match or exceed that. Of course we know him from the Toro Rosso era, when he was already driving with Max. It really hurt him then that we were supporting Verstappen at Red Bull and not him. Helmut Marko noted.

Carlos Sainz claims ‘good team options’ make him ‘positive’ about his future in F1

Carlos Sainz claimed that he had several good options at his disposal for next season. The Spaniard explained that he had been talking to every team available on the grid. However, these talks were limited to constructors who were capable giving the Spaniard a race-winning car.

When I said we have been talking to every team, we have been talking to every team. That's what I meant with the good options in terms of a race-winning [team]. Carlos Sainz said, as reported by skysports.com.

Additionally, Sainz highlighted that the team he would join depended on the ‘compromises’ that the constructor was ready to make. The 29-year-old finalizing a team was heavily dependent on the ‘offer’ that was given by the teams. Hence, the multiple good offers put a smile on Sainz’s face despite facing uncertainty for the coming season.

It all depends on the compromises or the offers and what everyone offers. There's very good options out there, which makes me still smile and be positive about my future. Carlos Sainz mentioned.

Carlos Sainz has been outshining his teammate Charles Leclerc ever since the beginning of the 2024 season. The 29-year-old has showcased that he deserves a seat in the pinnacle of motorsport. Hence, time will tell about how these lucrative offers pan out for Sainz in Formula 1. For the time being, the Spaniard will focus on performing at his A-game with his tenure left in Ferrari.