Is Sainz playing with fire? A season on the sidelines can't be ruled out

Carlos Sainz is probably having his best season in Formula 1. The Ferrari has finished on the podium in all three races he started in 2024. The 29-year-old even won the Australian Grand Prix. Yet Sainz does not have a seat in Formula 1 for 2025 and beyond. In fact, should Sainz overplay his hand in the coming weeks, there may be no place for him in F1.