Binotto: Sainz did not listen to his father and chose Williams.
Audi team principal Mattia Binotto recalled the events of 2024 when he was negotiating a contract with Carlos Sainz. The Spanish driver chose Williams over Audi, and Binotto made it clear that Carlos ignored the advice of his father, Carlos Sainz Sr., who has long-standing ties with Audi.
Mattia Binotto: "I was not disappointed by Carlos's decision. We have had a good relationship since our time at Ferrari. I knew I could trust him. It was nice to meet with him, talk, and discuss everything.
He assessed the situation in his own way, but I always respect people's decisions. Since he chose a different path, I am happy for him. I am really happy for him because, as far as I understand, Carlos made an independent decision, and that was important.
I would even say that he made his own choice. It was Carlos's choice, not his father's, and that's great."
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Audi team leader Mattia Binotto recalled the events of 2024 when he was negotiating a contract with Carlos Sainz. The Spanish driver chose Williams over Audi, and Binotto made it clear that Carlos ignored his father's advice with his choice.
Binotto: Sainz did not listen to his father and chose Williams.
Audi team leader Mattia Binotto recalled the events of 2024 when he was negotiating a contract with Carlos Sainz. The Spanish driver chose Williams over Audi, and Binotto made it clear that Carlos ignored his father's advice with his choice.