Carlos Sainz of Spain and Ferrari talks to the media after the F1 Grand Prix of Qatar - Source: Getty
Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz believes that Red Bull did him a favor by not picking him for the 2025 season as a replacement for Sergio Perez. The Spanish driver found himself out of contract at the beginning of the current season after the Italian team signed Lewis Hamilton in his place.
The four-time race winner was the hottest target in the driver's market this year with many teams after him for his signature, apart from Mercedes and Red Bull. Although he waited for the Austrian team, it ultimately decided to extend Perez's contract ahead of the Monaco GP.
While appearing on the Beyond the Grid podcast ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Sainz discussed his rejection by the reigning world champion.
