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Don’t worry everyone, the wait is over and Formula 1 is back this weekend with the return of racing after the August shutdown. There have been a number of developments since the last race in Belgium, so here are a few talking points that are likely to be covered as the paddock reconvenes at Zandvoort.
Sainz’s move to Williams
What felt like a long-running storyline was finally resolved on the Monday after the race at Spa-Francorchamps, as Carlos Sainz made his decision about his future and was announced as a Williams driver from 2025 onwards.
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Sainz had faced multiple questions about the options he had on the table during the first part of the season, and now is likely to be on the receiving end of even more on Thursday as he gets a chance to explain his choice and his hopes for the coming years.
The fact a decision has been made is also likely to trigger further movement in the driver market, with Alpine and Sauber – both teams that had been chasing Sainz – now aware that he is no longer an option.
If either of those teams had clear alternative targets that are ready to go then announcements might not be too far away. But given Mercedes are still to confirm who will replace Lewis Hamilton next year, then there might still be interest in seeing how the situation plays out at Toto Wolff’s team first, too.
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