While the on-track proceedings have largely centred around reigning world champion Max Verstappen this season, the off-track drama in the F1 community has been excessive, and that will only ramp up as the 2024 ‘silly season’ clicks into gear.
F1 will return to the Shanghai International Circuit for the first time in five years next weekend and multiple drivers are hoping to have a clearer picture of their futures after what promises to be an action-packed return to China.
One such driver is Carlos Sainz, who is chasing a drive with a top team for the 2025 season following a roaring start to the 2024 campaign, while Fernando Alonso remains a key player in the driver market as he weighs up extending his F1 career towards his mid-forties.
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