# Max Verstappen Rumors, Fernando Alonso's Future & Carlos Sainz's Williams Dilemma

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Published: 2026-07-31T20:30:00+00:00
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Max Verstappen and Toto Wolff are making headlines once again after being spotted together in Sardinia, and Alex and Lydia unpack what the timing could mean for Verstappen’s future at Red Bull. The pair then turns to Fernando Alonso, reacting to David Croft's comments about the Spaniard's Aston Martin contract and discussing who could eventually replace him. They also look at Carlos Sainz's decision to spend the summer break reflecting on his Williams project after a difficult start to 2026. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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