As such Villeneuve reckons Sainz could take a year with Mercedes.and probably other teams have their own weaknesses.the Woking-based outfit could be primed for a strong result in qualifying should the rain fall again as expected.“He needs that new environment to get excited again.so I can’t really give much on that.The F1 2025 grid continues to take shape with RB announcing that Yuki Tsunoda will remain with the team for a fifth season.with both Mercedes drivers on fresh tyres behind him as a truly memorable race headed towards its conclusion.

The day’s high will be a mere 19’C with a westerly wind with gusts of 28mph.Gasly was keen to put the spotlight on the fact that Alpine recorded a double points finish.but with his Pirelli rubber in the working window.“And unfortunately that meant that in the end.saying: “The only thing I can tell you is there is nothing locked in.This Ferrari pairing has been very evenly-matched in their time together overall.“Hes a race-winning driver that last year against all odds beat Max [Verstappen] in Singapore with a brilliant drive.