In Saturday's F1 news, it was reported that Carlos Sainz advised Sauber not to move before becoming Audi and gave another vote of confidence in Sebastian Vettel's return.
There are just a few days left until F1 returns to Suzuka for the Japanese Grand Prix, but there's still plenty to keep you occupied this Easter weekend.
F1 News: Carlos Sainz warns, Sebastian Vettel returning?
Carlos Sainz warns against switching Sauber to Audi
Carlos Sainz may not have a job next season (his own words), but that doesn't seem to be due to a lack of interest from other teams.
Audi has long been rumored, especially through the brand's long-standing relationship with his father, but given Sauber's performance this year and Audi not taking over until 2026, former Ferrari sports director Cesare Fiorio He says he doesn't feel it was the right decision. for him.
“I think Audi wants to have Carlos Sainz as their top driver, something like a lighthouse to guide the entry of this great constructor into F1,” he told Italian publication Formula Passion. .
“The problem is that 2025 will definitely be a 'lost' year.”
read more: Carlos Sainz to Audi?Former Ferrari boss warns of potential 2025 F1 move as big risk
Bernie Collins believes in Sebastian Vettel's return
Sebastian Vettel tested the Porsche 963 hypercar this week, getting back behind the wheel amid rumors of a possible return to motorsport after retiring from F1 at the end of 2022.
Asked whether he thought he could return to F1, former strategist Bernie Collins explained that the series' inherent appeal could be enough for a return to F1.
“He will,” Collins said on the podcast “The Fast and the Curious.”
“So he left.” [from F1] less than me [sic], 1 and a half years ago. I think unless we fill that void very quickly, there will be that slight setback for all of them.
“Unfortunately, he was racing an Aston Martin and the car wasn't performing as well as he expected, so I think he was trying to prioritize his family life and his kids and things like that very seriously.
“So if you're given the opportunity to get into a car that you know will be ready to go…”
read more: Sebastian Vettel 'slight setback' in F1?Former strategist talks about possibility of return
Drive to Survive Christian Horner's Story to 'Tread the Line'
Confirming that the series will touch on Red Bull's internal investigation into Christian Horner, Drive to Survive executive producer James Gay Rees said he wanted to investigate it in a way that everyone was happy with. .
“It will need to be referenced in some way,” he told the Telegraph.
“And they're all going to want to be told a certain way. So it's important to walk that line to keep everyone happy and keep Netflix and us happy. So Then we can sleep at night with the decisions we made.”
“I don't know what he is. [Horner] I don't really have an opinion on that, but he's been through it and wouldn't wish that on anyone. ”
read more: Drive to Survive chief details how Netflix will 'tread the line' with Christian Horner's Red Bull saga
Lewis Hamilton discovered by former Buckmark team boss
Gian-Carlo Minardi believes Lewis Hamilton being poached by Ferrari is enough to gain team talent, but nothing more.
“All my life, I like young drivers,” Minardi said in an interview with Italian publication Corriere dello Sport. “The only thing Hamilton can do is bring in valuable engineers.
read more: “He can only take technicians” – brutal Lewis Hamilton Ferrari verdict by former F1 team boss
Column: Strength of leadership demonstrated by James Bolles' demotion
Logan Sargent will have felt the harsh effects of last weekend's relegation in Australia, but our Thomas Maher believes the driver change shows the strength of Williams boss James Bolles' natural leadership. I considered the reason.
read more: Opinion: Why James Bolles' harsh relegation request highlights the strength of his leadership at Williams
