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Binotto dismisses Sainz and Piastri Audi rumours

Carlos Sainz Oscar Piastri Nico Hulkenberg Gabriel Bortoleto

Audi F1 boss Mattia Binotto responded to paddock speculation linking Carlos Sainz and Oscar Piastri with the team, insisting he is satisfied with current drivers Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto. The comments came amid ongoing driver market chatter.

How the sources differ

F1i leads with the speculation itself, while Motorsport.com provides more context on Sainz's 2024 talks with Audi and Binotto's full endorsement of his current lineup. Neither adds official confirmation, but Motorsport.com offers deeper background on the driver market dynamics.

Recommended first read: Motorsport.com offers the most complete context, including Sainz's past Audi negotiations and Binotto's full statement, making it the most informative non-paywalled item.

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