Carlos Sainz has reportedly overtaken Mick Schumacher as Audi's preferred option to join their Formula 1 outfit.
According to Swiss publication Blick, Audi's newest driver target is the current Ferrari racer whose contract expires at the end of the 2024 season. It had previously been believed that Schumacher's nationality and surname made him the most attractive option for the German carmaker.
Audi are in the process of building their F1 project from the ground up. It has already increased its stake in the Sauber team, currently racing under Alfa Romeo branding, and will fully take over in 2026 when new engine regulations come into force.
