Carlos Sainz reveals F1 future as Max Verstappen exit rumours intensify

Carlos Sainz has revealed that his future in Formula 1 is entirely committed to Williams, despite intensifying rumours that Max Verstappen could leave Red Bull. 

The Spaniard was briefly linked to Red Bull last season before completing his move to Williams on a multi-year deal, which he intends to see out. 

Sainz has settled into the Grove-based outfit well, although has faced a challenging few grands prix due to the team encountering several different problems with the FW47.

He has no interest at a possible move to return to the Red Bull family should Verstappen join Mercedes, a rumour which has intensified since the Canadian Grand Prix.

"Well, I think first of all, the things you're commenting on at the moment, it looks like it's rumours," Sainz told select media, including RacingNews365.  

"I don't know how much of the truth is going on, on that end of things, but Williams knows that it has my commitment for the next two years and beyond, if the situation allows. 

"I believe the trajectory we're on, and yeah, I am very confident with the choice I made."

Williams Austria recovery

Sainz enters this weekend's British Grand Prix on the back of a disastrous few days in Austria, where he failed to start the race due to a rear brake issue. 

To add to Williams' woes, Alex Albon retired at the Red Bull Ring due to a separate power unit-related issue, resulting in a busy few days before travelling to Silverstone. 

Sainz and the entire team are trying to solve the current issues; however, confidence is still being taken from the speed of the car.

"Very hectic for sure, for the whole factory, for us as drivers and all the engineers involved, we're trying our best to get on top of all these issues and situations. 

"I think one thing that is keeping us calm and encouraged is that the speed in the car is there. I'm very confident we could have won the midfield battle in Austria, even almost starting from the back with the pace we had. 

"And yeah, every race, we're actually very quick, and we have a very competitive car, but we just need to, obviously, start putting things together and [stop] making those mistakes as a team, which I think it will come."